The process dlcitime.dll, also referred to as Timer DLL, is a Dynamic Link Library file that contains the modules that support other programs that are required to run. There are programs in the computer that contain many different modules, and each module of the program is contained and distributed in the DLL. DLL files like the Timer DLL that supports other applications promote modularization of code, efficient memory usage, code reuse, and reduces disk space. This results to a faster loading of the operating system and programs during computer startup. The functionality of the programs that use the modules from the Timer DLL depends on the availability of these modules when the program executes. If the operating system cannot locate these files because the DLL has been deleted or if the modules have been corrupted, the system will register an error and the process command will not properly execute.
How can I stop dlcitime.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dlcitime.dll. is used by Timer DLL, If you shut down dlcitime.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dlcitime.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Timer DLL, 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 Timer DLL, 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 dlcitime.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 dlcitime.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if dlcitime.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 dlcitime.dll, belongs to, in this case Timer DLL