Most reports by users and anti-virus programs identify the fontexta.dll file as malware. A dynamic link library [DLL] file is a Windows application that has functions that can be used by other programs. It is easy to install and arrange. This DLL file is a BHO [browser helper object] that automatically runs when you load the Internet browser. Personal firewalls usually do not stop activities of BHOs because the firewall detects the BHO as the browser itself. This makes BHOs often used by adware and spyware. This is not a visible program. It appears as unknown file on Windows folder. It can monitor or change the behavior of Internet Explorer. The fontexta.dll file has been associated with malicious software. It is encrypted or packed by a software packing process. It can auto start applications upon system boot up or system start by adding a registry key [EXPLORER].
How can I stop fontexta.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. fontexta.dll. is used by Fontexta.dll, If you shut down fontexta.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop fontexta.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Fontexta.dll, 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 Fontexta.dll, 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 fontexta.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 fontexta.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if fontexta.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 fontexta.dll, belongs to, in this case Fontexta.dll