Digitally signed by Portrait Displays Incorporated, hookmanager.exe is the file executable for HookManager Application, a Context Menu Utility for Display Tune. Hookmanager.exe loads the user privileges upon account logging on to the system, and is executed by dthtml.exe. DtHtml.exe, the SmartControl in Portrait Displays, a technique used to meet efficiency in compressing video data. Portrait Displays Incorporated is the first company to provide Smart Display Operating System Software. It has headquarters in California, and has sales operations located in Germany, and in Taiwan. The Portrait Displays software implements an extensible platform for supporting embedded controls in all display monitors and technologies by providing basic functions for setup, image rotation, tuning, service and maintenance, as well as advanced features like color calibration, asset management, picture-in-picture, and theft deterrence. The Portrait Displays software allows the monitor and display manufacturers in providing an especially customized cost-effective interface to its integrated set of features.
How can I stop hookmanager.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hookmanager.exe. is used by HookManager Application, If you shut down hookmanager.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hookmanager.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HookManager Application, 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 HookManager Application, 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 hookmanager.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 hookmanager.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hookmanager.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 hookmanager.exe, belongs to, in this case HookManager Application