The file that is responsible for your Dell printer work is executed on the system through dlcccoms.exe. The process name is Printer Communication System, installed via the software for Dell Printer. The file is necessary for the printer to run, but it is up to the user to enable it to run when the system boots, or disable it and prevent it from launching upon startup. This is not a system-invoked application which means that unless the user executes the file, it will not perform its function; unlike with system-invoked processes where the computer automatically launches the file when it determines that a task needs it. The file is generally located in the System directory, saved in the following format: C:\Windows\System 32\dlcccoms.exe. It has an average file size of 538,096 bytes. Its RAM usage when not being used is 2 MB. You may disable the file but not uninstall, otherwise, your Dell printer will not work.
How can I stop dlcccoms.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dlcccoms.exe. is used by Printer Communication System, If you shut down dlcccoms.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dlcccoms.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Printer Communication System, 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 Printer Communication System, 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 dlcccoms.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 dlcccoms.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if dlcccoms.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 dlcccoms.exe, belongs to, in this case Printer Communication System