What is asn1runtime.dll doing on my computer?

asn1runtime.dll is a module belonging to Polaris Integrated Library System from GIS.
Non-system processes like asn1runtime.dll originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.

In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the Polaris ASN1Runtime process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl Shift Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.

The asn1runtime.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Polaris Integrated Library System on your PC, the commands contained in asn1runtime.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Polaris ASN1Runtime process (also called a task).

Is asn1runtime.dll harmful?

asn1runtime.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The asn1runtime.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\polaris\3.3\bin. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.

Can I stop or remove asn1runtime.dll?

Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. asn1runtime.dll is used by 'Polaris Integrated Library System'. This is an application created by 'GIS'.

If you no longer use Polaris Integrated Library System, you can permanently remove this software and thus asn1runtime.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Polaris Integrated Library System in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.

Is asn1runtime.dll CPU intensive?

This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.

Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key R and then enter 'resmon'.

Why is asn1runtime.dll giving me errors?

Most asn1runtime issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the GIS website for the latest Polaris Integrated Library System update.