This file can be seen in the folder C:\Windows. Unlike other programs it has a clear visible window although it is not a Windows core file. Since it is not a core file, the process does not take up too much storage space on the computer’s system. The afxlspw.dll file belongs to afxlspw and has a capacity on Windows 7 and Windows XP of 266,240 bytes 75% of the time or 217,088 bytes. The technical security risk rating of this file is at 26% dangerous. Windows Start-up powers on the process through its registry key, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad. File names that are named afxlspw.dll have not been checked for safety yet but users can verify their computer’s security in the Security task manager to avoid malware that pretends to be afxlspw.dll file especially when file is located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder.
How can I stop afxlspw.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. afxlspw.dll. is used by afxlspw, If you shut down afxlspw.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop afxlspw.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is afxlspw, 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 afxlspw, 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 afxlspw.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 afxlspw.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if afxlspw.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 afxlspw.dll, belongs to, in this case afxlspw