The process file dlpwdnt.exe, which is a type of an executable or EXE process, is known by the service name Printer Status Watcher, and is a component of the software product labeled as Dell Status Monitor Service, which is designed and released by Dell, Inc. The dlpwdnt.exe file is not just a basic process, but also an essential component because it is digitally signed from Dell Inc - VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer - G2. Furthermore, dlpwdnt.exe is an instance of a Windows file, which means it works with most versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems,such as Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME. Whichever Windows OS is used, this file needs to remain running in the background, and must not be deleted, except if it causes problems affecting system performance, or disabling the function of the program that houses it.
How can I stop dlpwdnt.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dlpwdnt.exe. is used by Dell Status Monitor Service, If you shut down dlpwdnt.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dlpwdnt.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Dell Status Monitor Service, 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 Dell Status Monitor Service, 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 dlpwdnt.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 dlpwdnt.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if dlpwdnt.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 dlpwdnt.exe, belongs to, in this case Dell Status Monitor Service