The drvlsnr.exe file is included on the components that make up an audio driver tool called ADI SoundMax by Compaq. The drvlsnr.exe file is primarily used to amplify sound and switch frequency. This file program is definitely associated to audio hardware of the web as well as sound controllers. Other than that, it is utilized to monitor audio devices, which include sound cards. As a utility tool, ADI SoundMax automatically runs during the startup of the computer system. Upon execution of this application, the file process is loaded in the system tray icon, giving a user an easy access of the whole audio driver tool. It is there wherein a user is able to manage the sound frequencies according to his or her preference. He or she has the option to configure and modify the settings for his or her best interest, which consequently provides the user a comfortable way of receiving audio.
How can I stop drvlsnr.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. drvlsnr.exe. is used by Compaq ADI Soundmax, If you shut down drvlsnr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop drvlsnr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Compaq ADI Soundmax, 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 Compaq ADI Soundmax, 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 drvlsnr.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 drvlsnr.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if drvlsnr.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 drvlsnr.exe, belongs to, in this case Compaq ADI Soundmax