The process hxdl.exe is associated with the software HelpExpress by Alset. HelpExpress is a program that generates automatic messages informing the users the status of the computer as well as offers regarding a specific product, upgrades or services to improve the system. It automatically updates when the computer is connected to the Internet. Most users flag the software as an Adware and registers as such in most antivirus programs. The HelpExpress is connected with a number of distribution companies such as Amazon.com, AskSam, Paramagnus, McAfee, Dell, Topics Entertainment IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Logitech to name a few. The process hxdl.exe runs silently in the background signifying the running HelpExpress program. The process hxdl.exe can pose a serious threat to the user’s privacy as it allows illegitimate launch of the program opening exchange of information from the machine to the Internet. The hxdl.exe file also continues to run even after the program HelpExpress has been removed from the system.
How can I stop hxdl.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hxdl.exe. is used by HelpExpress/ Adware.Helpexpress.B, If you shut down hxdl.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hxdl.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HelpExpress/ Adware.Helpexpress.B, 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 HelpExpress/ Adware.Helpexpress.B, 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 hxdl.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 hxdl.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hxdl.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 hxdl.exe, belongs to, in this case HelpExpress/ Adware.Helpexpress.B