The filenote.dll file is the process called FileNote shell extension that is used by the application FileNote created by Moon Software. The location of this process file is in the C:\Windows\System32 folder or in C:\ subfolder. The size of this file is 87,040 bytes. A DLL [dynamic link library] file is a Windows application with functions that can work with other programs. A DLL file is easy to install and arrange. It contains codes and data that are applicable to different programs simultaneously. It can inject itself into other operating processes to control or change their behavior. FileNote is a shell extension that enables you to add text descriptions to files. It adds a command to shell context menu of one file object. This command allows you to create or edit a text file with the same name as the first file using the extension TXT. You can use Notepad to edit the next text file.
How can I stop filenote.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. filenote.dll. is used by FileNote, If you shut down filenote.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop filenote.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is FileNote, 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.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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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 FileNote, 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 filenote.dll 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 filenote.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if filenote.dll. 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 filenote.dll, belongs to, in this case FileNote