Windows

You might come across a program called Akamai netsession client developed by Akamai technologies while checking out programs installed in your PC, Akamai net session is an interface program installed by Akamai to improve your downloads by Akamai. But you might have the question that, “I have not installed, where did it came from?” or “Should I remove it?” or “If I remove it, will there be any harm to my computer or data?” or “What does it do?”. We will answer all of your questions in this post and also will give you complete information about Akamai netsession interface.

What Is Akamai Netsession?

Akamai net session interface is a download manager that helps to increase the speed and quality of downloads done through the internet. It is a tool that will help you enjoy faster, more reliable applications, data and media downloads from a variety of sources you choose. When you download software from companies offering PDF files, documents, and media streams, there’s a good chance that download is powered by Akamai NetSession Interface.

Let’s say what Wikipedia has to say about this,

“Akamai delivers content from other end-users’ computers, in a form of peer-to-peer networking. When users request a download of some large files served by this system, it prompts them to download and install “Akamai NetSession Interface,” a download manager used to reduce download time and to increase quality. However, this software operates not merely as a download manager (delivering content from the Internet to the user’s computer) but also as a peer-to-peer server, delivering content cached on the user’s computer to other users’ computers.”

Read more at wikipedia page

How did akamai netsession client got installed on your PC?

Akamai netsession client usually gets installed in your PC as it comes in a bundle with other software or programs, sometimes also with games you install on your PC. Most of the times, the reason is it got installed with other software which you didn’t notice because you were in a hurry to tick “I agree” button while installing a software 😉

How does Akamai Net session client work?

Akamai Net session allows for transfers between those games that have the same files you are updating to seamlessly. It is not a physical connection to your PC, it’s more like a Door Way into a virtual Storage pit that your computer transfers files to and from.

Since the game is always updating with new content every week, the game its self needs a way to send you patches so you don’t have to wait for it when you do end up wanting to play it. Another noted Game that uses the same system is World of Warcraft as well as many video Broadcasting software. Uninstalling it will have no ill effects outside of If you decide you want to use the program it was attached to and there was a recent patch, you are going to have to wait and download it to use the program again.

Thus, Its a Software Patching service that a lot of top named developers use to stream patches quicker to help the End User (you). It does nothing if you uninstall it works in the background if it’s installed.

Akamai Netsession Interface Features :

• It is a software that helps to deliver faster, more reliable downloads.
• It is an extension of Akamai’s global server network that helps companies and their customers complete downloads easily.
• It is extremely secure and supports SSL security.

Read this: how to clear cache in google chrome

Should you remove Akamai Netsession client interface?

First of all, you need to know that it is not a system file and just an add-on to boost your downloads and streams from akamai and some other platforms. Thus, it is totally up to you if you want to uninstall it or not. if you are worried that it might be harmful malware or threat to your computer, you need to know,

• It is not spyware, malware, or other intrusive software.
• It is not a security threat and does not view or share any private data on your machine.

The company itself says, “It is not permanently installed on your machine; you have the option to remove it at any time.”

Conclusion

It is safe to keep the Akamai net session client on your computer and it is totally up to you if you want to remove it. We hope you liked the post. Share it with your friends so that they can know it is just an add-on for PC and not any malware and safe to uninstall or remove it. Thanks for reading 🙂

IDP Generic virus is the detection that is detected by an Identity Protection detection component of the antivirus and it is a generalized file that gets detected. The files in one’s system will be flagged by this whenever the file does something identical to malware that triggers the flag.

Introduction to IDP Generic Virus

The IDP in the IDP Generic stands for Identity Detection Protection and further references to the fact that the virus attempts to steal information related to your identities, such as banking or other sensitive details.

This threat can either be one of the two things:

• A simple false positive stating that antivirus software one is running could no longer recognize the file so it categorizes it as a virus when it really isn’t.
• A piece of really bad news, not a false positive and that is called a Trojan, a computer virus. A trojan is a malicious program designed to extract or steal money from people by hacking into their online ID and passwords. This virus can even take control of your computer.

How IDP Generic Virus Works?

Once attacked by the Trojan virus, it starts working stealthily on the background of one’s system by intercepting their internet traffics or emails or corrupting system files or both. It will most likely be used to steal one’s banking information, passwords and other critical personal information.

Also check: How to Fix Kmode exception not handled error?

Removing IDP Generic Virus

IDP Generic warning most often is a concomitant of the outdated Avast antivirus software otherwise known as AVG and therefore in most cases it could be easily removed just by software updation. And if that fails, it means it is indeed not a false positive which means a Trojan and so it needs to be dealt with carefully as stated below:

Solution 1: Install an updated version of Java

Even an outdated version of Java can sometimes trigger IDP Generic warnings. So, in case of uncertainty about the real cause, one should immediately uninstall the Java and install an updated version of it and check if it resolves the issue.

Solution 2: Remove Related applications

There is a possibility of removing IDP Generic manually. Just remove the specific applications related to it and the ones that are not needed. In fact, Windows and macOS these days allow the user to remove an application if they no longer want it.

Solution 3: Run Antivirus Scan

Once the suspected application or programs has been removed, run the Avast antivirus again and see if it fixes the issue. This step may or not be successful since it is really easy to say which application exactly may have triggered the warning or because Trojans can simply affect multiple files or programs at once.

Solution 4: Remove Newly Installed apps

If the warning is still there then it indicates the presence of a persistent malware infection which can cause the virus to keep coming back repeatedly. In this case, one can try to remove the virus without using an antivirus. Simply look for newly installed apps and remove them from the Settings. Android users can directly go to the Google Play store and remove it. In case, one is using a third-party app then uninstall it too. Still if the warning shows then it’s better to Reboot the device to “Safe Mode”.

Solution 5: Perform a System Restore

Even after all of the above steps if the IDP Generic shows up then one should go for System Restore. System restore is one of the most helpful Windows/macOS utility tool which can be used to solve any major problem in the Windows devices. Note that while selecting System restore, it is important to restore up to the point where one can be certain of not having their system affected by the IDP Generic virus at all.

Windows is used almost by everyone for general use nowadays. Still, there are some problems persist in windows that seem to have no instant solution. One of them is when the error message says that a certain .exe (msvcp140.dll) or another kind of program is missing or cannot be found. This is very annoying for the users of Windows PC and laptops. But fortunately, we have come up with the solution to this. We will explain you in detail about this problem, its causes and then provide you with some effective solutions that you can execute step by step.

MSVCP140.DLL missing Error in Windows OS

“MSVCP140.dll missing from windows” is a message that can be displayed while you are trying to run Skype on your computer, or it might even occur if you are trying to launch a particular computer game. MSVCP140.dll is a part of Visual C++ Redistributable (a version of 2015) and the whole bunch of files of this is responsible for the runtime of any application made using the C++ application built by Visual C++ Redistributable. If you are running Skype 7.33.0.104, this error message might occur because Skype has changed its policies, and it now requires Visual C++ Redistributable to find the appropriate DLL libraries.

Reasons For MSVCP140.DLL occurring in Windows PC/Laptops

This can occur due to several reasons – You might have accidentally deleted the program while trying to delete other programs, your firewall might have blocked the program from running, or it might be the case that the program that you are trying to run needs the latest version.

What can be the solution of MSVCP140.DLL error in windows?

Following solutions or workarounds, you can do or use in order to solve the problem.

Solution 1: Check Recycle Bin

The first thing that you can do is check the Recycle Bin if you have accidentally removed the MSVCP140.dll file while trying to remove a certain program. This often happens if you accidentally download an add-on program while downloading the program you intended to download, and while trying to get rid of it ASAP, you remove the whole package, that might contain the MSVCP140.dll file. If you find it in the Recycle Bin, restore it. The program you were trying to run then should work properly.

Solution 2: Uninstalling and re-installing the program

If this is not the case, i.e. if you do not find the file in the Recycle Bin, you might try uninstalling the program once, whether it is Skype or a computer game. Go to the Start menu and click on Control Panel. Then find Programs and Features and click on it. Select the program that is not running due to the MSVCP140.dll error. Then click on Uninstall and follow the instructions to successfully uninstall the program. After that, try re-installing the program, and this might work because the updated version would get downloaded this time, which might have been the issue earlier.

Solution 3: Check And Download Windows Updates

The third option (if the last one did not work) is to install Windows Update. Press and hold the Windows key and press I. Then select Updates and Security and then click on Check for Updates. Download all the updates and then reboot your system. Once that is done, the MSVCP140.dll bug might get removed.

Solution 4: Run a System File Checker

The fourth option is to run a System File Checker. Press and hold the Windows key and press R. This will open the command window, and you must type SFC /scan now and hit Enter. This would help Windows to identify the corrupted file and it will replace the damaged MSVCP140.dll file if it is listed.

If all these, does not work, you can go to Programs and Features and uninstall the Redistributable that is causing the issue. Then restart the computer and see if the problem persists. You can then try to download and install MSVCP140.dll separately and see if the program can be run.

You might want to check these articles if Windows host process rundll32 has stopped working or windows was unable to complete the format error occurs in your system.

Things to Remember

Whenever you download a program, make sure you do that from the official site. Otherwise, viruses and bugs might enter your computer through the unauthorized program and can damage the hard disk. If the issue is not that serious, it can always cause trouble, like not letting a program run.

We hope you got the solution for msvcp140.dll is missing error in your Windows PC or laptop and hope that now your computer is running smoothly. If you have any doubts or know any particular solution that worked for you, please type it in the comments below. Share this article on social media with your friends to help them if they ever face this problem.