DisplayLinkManager Application is a process installed through the executable file displaylinkmanager.exe. This is a file that is installed with the software for DisplayLink Core. File sizes may vary with different versions of the application, but the most common size installed on computers is 9,663,848 bytes. Its default location is a subfolder in Program Files, and its command path is C:\Program Files\DisplayLink Core Software\displaylinkmanager.exe. The file enables DisplayLink Graphics Adapters to function. The Graphics Adapter allows users to connect an external monitor through a USB slot. The USB port can be from your PC, a docking station, or hub. You can connect as much as six USB displays to a single computer, provided that you have a graphics adapter for each one. The file may be pre-installed on the machine by the vendor or manufacturer, so users who just purchased a new laptop or desktop PC may find the file already running on their machines.
How can I stop displaylinkmanager.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. displaylinkmanager.exe. is used by DisplayLink Graphics Adapter Manager, If you shut down displaylinkmanager.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop displaylinkmanager.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is DisplayLink Graphics Adapter 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.
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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 DisplayLink Graphics Adapter 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.
Is displaylinkmanager.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 displaylinkmanager.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if displaylinkmanager.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 displaylinkmanager.exe, belongs to, in this case DisplayLink Graphics Adapter Manager