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xpsp3res.dll

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is xpsp3res.dll

The xpsp3res.dll process is a dynamic link library file, an executable program, and a Windows component, known by the service name Service Pack, or simply SP. The Service Pack application belongs to Microsoft Windows Operating System, a product developed by Microsoft Corporation. This refers to a Windows update, which usually combines new updates, with improvements related to the security and performance in general, as well as support for other hardware or software. Service Pack is not only abbreviated as SP, but also numbered to indicate its version, such as SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4, and so forth, and so on. This application is only installed if a user finds it better to have an upgraded Windows operating system. Once the software that houses the xpsp3res.dll is downloaded, it automatically starts to run in the background. Disabling the module can cause the Windows, or the computer to stop working, because it is essentially an important component that has to remain running on the system.

How can I stop xpsp3res.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. xpsp3res.dll. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down xpsp3res.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop xpsp3res.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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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 xpsp3res.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 xpsp3res.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if xpsp3res.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 xpsp3res.dll, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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