Datasafeonline.exe is the executable file for Dell's online product storage for the saved and shared files required to activate the automatic system backups. It protects audio, video and all other files by creating backup copies in a secure online storage using the internet connection. All data is secured by its encryption and compression services prior to being released for use. The datasafeonline.exe process maintains and restores lost original data caused by natural disaster, fire, hardware failure, accidental file deletion, theft, or plain human error. Automatic backup of file can be relied upon when the file is lost through virus. The file backup package ranges from 2 gigabytes to 100 gigabytes of online storage space, and is compatible with Windows-based computers with the later versions from Microsoft Windows XP to Windows Vista with Pentium 733 megahertz processors or higher with minimum memory of 512 megabytes and 15 megabytes of hard disk space.
How can I stop datasafeonline.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. datasafeonline.exe. is used by Dell DataSafe Online, If you shut down datasafeonline.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop datasafeonline.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Dell DataSafe Online, 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 Dell DataSafe Online, 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 datasafeonline.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 datasafeonline.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if datasafeonline.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 datasafeonline.exe, belongs to, in this case Dell DataSafe Online