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windowslivelogin.dll

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows
Programm Category: Communications software

What is  windowslivelogin.dll

The file windowslivelogin.dll is an instant messenger program from Microsoft. This process is a component of Windows live which is used for instant communication between users in chatting, especially for MSN. This file implements the Sing-In Helper feature which works with the user's Web browser for faster log-ins. It is a sign on helper for MSN messenger which comes with messenger live. This process is commonly referred to as “MSN'. The .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO). It runs automatically on the system every time the Internet browser is started. This process are not stopped by firewalls. This is a safe file because it is certified by a trustworthy company. The file can be removed using the control panel Add/Remove programs applet. This windowslivelogin.dll file is a single sign-on web service which enables the users to log in to many websites using one account or email address and password, which referred to as credentials. The user will create his or her sign in credentials (email and password) once, then she or he can already use it everywhere on the Windows Live ID service. This typical location of this file is C:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\windowslivelogin.dll.

How can I stop windowslivelogin.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. windowslivelogin.dll. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down windowslivelogin.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop windowslivelogin.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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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The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed windowslivelogin.dll



What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Windows, 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 windowslivelogin.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 windowslivelogin.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if windowslivelogin.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 windowslivelogin.dll, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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