The file hl.dll is a component of the Half-Life video game from Valve Software. Half-Life is a science fiction video game that was first released by Sierra Studios in 1998 for Windows PC, and was released in January 2013 for Playstation 2, Mac OS X, and Linux ports. The game has numerous scripted sequences, and the players have to assume the character of Dr. Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must fight his way out of a secret underground research facility. This video game is a first person shooter that requires players to perform combat tasks and puzzle solving to advance through the game. The scripted sequences keep the player in control of the first person viewpoint, including the ability to control Dr. Gordon. Puzzles that are regularly integrated in the game include navigation through a maze of conveyor belts, and using boxes to build a staircase to progress in the play. The module hl.dll comprises all the codes used for the characters in the game, including monsters and other scientists.
How can I stop hl.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hl.dll. is used by Half-Life, If you shut down hl.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hl.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Half-Life, 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 Half-Life, 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 hl.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 hl.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hl.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 hl.dll, belongs to, in this case Half-Life