Associated Program:
Belkin Setup and Router Monitor
Programm Category:
Home Network Router
What is dlnaplugin.exe
DLNA allows home networks to access and play media files on any DLNA-capable device, i.e. laptop, desktop, and smartphone. The file dlnaplugin.exe is part of the software to run and install Belkin Setup and Router Monitor. The plug-in application is compatible with Windows-run computers. Online systems analyzers and checkers found no vulnerabilities with the program and is considered safe to leave on the computer. The application allows users to simultaneously play movies and audio files on different devices that run on home networks. No in-depth analyses or information of the program itself can be found, except for information from a number of users who experienced issues with their Windows processes which, as some computer experts suggested, could be due to incomplete installation of the software; or registry keys being mistakenly deleted. The dlnaplugin.exe installer included in Berkin Software and Drivers is considered a legitimate program, licensed under Affinegy. Overall, users found the application functional and safe to run.
How can I stop dlnaplugin.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dlnaplugin.exe. is used by Belkin Setup and Router Monitor, If you shut down dlnaplugin.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dlnaplugin.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Belkin Setup and Router Monitor, 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 Belkin Setup and Router Monitor, 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 dlnaplugin.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 dlnaplugin.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if dlnaplugin.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 dlnaplugin.exe, belongs to, in this case Belkin Setup and Router Monitor