The file dld.exe, known as Download acceleration and management solution, belongs to software DownloadDirect by SenBit. Download Direct (DLD) is software that accelerates and boosts the speed of downloads. It also capable of managing downloads using one central screen that monitors the status of files that are being downloaded by the user. Torrent files are supported by DLD to eliminate the need for other programs support. The application interface is clean and simple, with a built-in calendar to schedule downloads. It uses mirrors to find the fastest file locations and improve download speed, and even uses multiple mirrors to support downloads. This download manager has the capability to pause and resume downloads at any time, resume broken downloads, and preview music and movies while downloading. It is capable of performing simultaneous downloads while keeping track of old downloads with the Download History. The supported protocols are HTTP, FPT, HTTPS, and BitTorrent.
How can I stop dld.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dld.exe. is used by DownloadDirect, If you shut down dld.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dld.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is DownloadDirect, 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?
ReviverSoft Security Verdict
The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed dld.exe
Please review dld.exe and send me a notification once it has been reviewed.
What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as DownloadDirect, 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 dld.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 dld.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if dld.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 dld.exe, belongs to, in this case DownloadDirect