An executalbe file P17.dll is also known as P17 AudioControlX2 Module. This visible that is it has a window display or a user interface which enables the user to modify or manipulate any audio input that fit the taste of the user. When this program is installed, it automatically belongs to the start up programs, which means that this program automatically starts during The commencement of the Operating System. This process has the size few 60,928 bytes both in Windows XP and Windows 7. While this program is not a Window Core file, this process has considered to be a Microsoft signed File. This only means that this file has been one of the many trusted files for Microsoft Windows operating system, specifically Window XP and Window 7. While it is a valid program, the user still have the option on whether to make this process run on start up or to run it manually.
How can I stop p17.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. p17.dll. is used by Audio Control Softrware, If you shut down p17.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop p17.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Audio Control Softrware, 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 Audio Control Softrware, 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 p17.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 p17.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if p17.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 p17.dll, belongs to, in this case Audio Control Softrware