The process file, alim1541.sys (version 5.1.2600.5512 [xpsp.080413-2111) is a Windows Driver, identified as a aLi M1541 NT AGP Filter that is part of the software Microsoft Windows operating system that is developed by the Company, Microsoft. Since the process file alim1541.sys is a legal component of Windows XP, it would enable utilization on computers running x86 and IA-64 processors. It further describes to be digitally signed from Microsoft Windows Component Publisher-Microsoft Timestamping Service. The driver has several options to have it started or stopped in the Control Panel or by other programs. It has several features including that of being a compressed file, and is a Windows core system file, but is also considered as having no visible window. The location of the process file is found in the folder C:\Windows\System 32\drivers with a file size of 42,752 bytes in the Windows 7 or XP.
How can I stop alim1541.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. alim1541.sys. is used by aLi M1541 NT AGP Filter, If you shut down alim1541.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop alim1541.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is aLi M1541 NT AGP Filter, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as aLi M1541 NT AGP Filter, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is alim1541.sys known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if alim1541.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if alim1541.sys. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that alim1541.sys, belongs to, in this case aLi M1541 NT AGP Filter