The hndlrsvc.exe process is an executable file that is included in the other program files and modules of the Intel Alert Management System software, which is an application that is bundled with the firmware and device driver software distributions of certain Intel hardware components and devices. The hndlrsvc.exe file is activated by the Intel Alert Management System software whenever the system or the user requests for certain functionalities that correspond to the hndlrsvc.exe process and its associated program files, modules and applets. Upon execution, the hndlrsvc.exe file calls on other program files, application-specific modules and modular system resources that are required by the Intel Management System to perform the functions requested by the system or the user.
How can I stop hndlrsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hndlrsvc.exe. is used by Intel Alert Management System, If you shut down hndlrsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hndlrsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Intel Alert Management System, 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 Intel Alert Management System, 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 hndlrsvc.exe 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 hndlrsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hndlrsvc.exe. 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 hndlrsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Intel Alert Management System