The process that comes with the file name of delayedappstarter.exe is generally known as DelayedAppStarter, and is usually bundled with HP laptops. The software that installs this process could be HP Wireless Assistant, HP Power Assistant or HP ProtectTools Security Manager. The file basically serves as a network connection tool, where the process that the file enables upon startup, connects to the networking service that the PC is linked to by default. The software also provides assistance in configuring the startup settings of the wireless devices connected to the PC so that the startup time will not take too long. By default, wireless networking services are the last to be loaded upon system boot-up. The file is usually saved in its standard path, as: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Wireless Assistant\delayedappstarter.exe. The file may be disabled if you do not want it to start automatically upon system booting. You will generally find the file size to be just around 8,192 bytes.
How can I stop delayedappstarter.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. delayedappstarter.exe. is used by DelayedAppStarter, If you shut down delayedappstarter.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop delayedappstarter.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is DelayedAppStarter, 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 DelayedAppStarter, 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 delayedappstarter.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 delayedappstarter.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if delayedappstarter.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 delayedappstarter.exe, belongs to, in this case DelayedAppStarter