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What is contextmenuext.dll
The contextmenuext.dll file is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) module that is implemented into the system by the Advanced JPEG Compressor software, which is a Windows program classified as a multimedia tool with a set of features for converting digital images and photos in PNG, BMP, GIF, TIF and other image formats into JPEG and for improving the quality and file size ratios of existing JPEG images. The contextmenuext.dll module is specifically deployed into the system by the Advanced JPEG Compressor software to assist in the implementation of its JPEG conversion and batch processing functionalities into the Windows-based system upon user request, via the context menu items and options that are integrated into the UI (User Interface) of this program. This means the contextmenuext.dll file is referenced by the Advanced JPEG Compressor software whenever this program is required to display its context menu options and items that are embedded in its UI, and whenever this application needs to implement the functionalities that correspond to those context menu options and items as requested by the user. The contextmenuext.dll file is placed in the system upon the installation of the Advanced JPEG Compressor software.
How can I stop contextmenuext.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. contextmenuext.dll. is used by Advanced JPEG Compressor, If you shut down contextmenuext.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop contextmenuext.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Advanced JPEG Compressor, 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 Advanced JPEG Compressor, 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 contextmenuext.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 contextmenuext.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if contextmenuext.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 contextmenuext.dll, belongs to, in this case Advanced JPEG Compressor