Basically called as Dell.UCM, the file dell.ucm.exe is a process that is included in Dell ControlPoint (DCP) Connection Manager, which is a multi-purpose utility program, and developed by Smith Micro Software. Also known by the name Dell Universal Connection Manager, Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager features a manager called Security and System Manager, that is used to allow a user set up and automate his or her network connections, as well as profiles, through a single utility with easier and quicker access. This manager also replaces various old utilities so there is a new configuration of network connections and their settings. As its name suggests, a user can manage wireless connectivity (WiFi), dial up, mobile broadband, wired or Ethernet (DSL or cable broadband), Internet browser and security, virtual private network or PVN, map network drives, Bluetooth, and other types of connections. This program is bundled in most Dells laptops and notebooks. All the functions of the software are enabled due to the processes that come with it, including the dell.ucm.exe file.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dell.ucm.exe. is used by Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager, If you shut down dell.ucm.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dell.ucm.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager, 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed dell.ucm.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if dell.ucm.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 dell.ucm.exe, belongs to, in this case Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager