Timer DLL is the service name of the file process called lxcgtime.dll, which is a part of Lexmark printing device software, and is created by Lexmark International, Inc. The file lxcgtime.dll is a type of dynamic link library, and a Windows process, which means it is definitely compatible in most certain versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, such as Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 98, and Windows 95. On top of that, lxcgtime.dll is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher – Microsoft Time-Stamping Service. This file is part of the printing software of Lexmark, which is related to the function of the device. Regardless of the Windows OS used, if the software is installed onto the computer, lxcgtime.dll is one of the components that is bundled within it, and also downloaded, and run in the background of the system.
How can I stop lxcgtime.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lxcgtime.dll. is used by Lexmark Printing Software/Lexmark Printer, If you shut down lxcgtime.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lxcgtime.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Lexmark Printing Software/Lexmark Printer, 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 Lexmark Printing Software/Lexmark Printer, 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 lxcgtime.dll 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 lxcgtime.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lxcgtime.dll. 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 lxcgtime.dll, belongs to, in this case Lexmark Printing Software/Lexmark Printer