Associated Program:
Microsoft Windows OEM Backup Utility for Dell Computers
Programm Category:
Utilities and Operating System Software
What is preodm.exe
The preodm.exe file is an executable process deployed with various modular components, system driver resources and program files that are implemented into certain Dell computers with Microsoft Windows systems. The preodm.exe process is packaged with these Dell computers, which means the preodm.exe file is already included in the bundled Windows OEM system. The preodm.exe process is specifically associated with the utility software that is built into these supported Dell computers, in which this utility application allows users to create a backup installer copy of the Microsoft Windows OEM system that comes packaged with the Dell computer. The preodm.exe process is activated by the system whenever the user requests access to certain functionalities integrated into this utility software.
How can I stop preodm.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. preodm.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows OEM Backup Utility for Dell Computers, If you shut down preodm.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop preodm.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows OEM Backup Utility for Dell Computers, 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 Microsoft Windows OEM Backup Utility for Dell Computers, 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 preodm.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 preodm.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if preodm.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 preodm.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows OEM Backup Utility for Dell Computers