The file dwusplay.exe is also called as InstallShield Update Service Setup Player, which is a part of InstallShield Update Service, a type of software created by InstallShield Software Corporation. InstallShield Update Service is a program that collects names, versions, and even languages of products it runs, to provide the user all the information required regarding updates of programs or applications that are already installed. This software is a web-based service, which suggests the use of Internet connectivity, to be able to connect the programs to the latest and available updates. The role of InstallShield Update Service Setup Player is to give assistance for the updating of applications. Therefore, the dwusplay.exe file is an essential component that needs to be kept on the computer system and running in the background. This can provide a much easy access and control for the user whenever he or she needs to update some of the applications or programs installed on the computer.
How can I stop dwusplay.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dwusplay.exe. is used by InstallShield Update Service, If you shut down dwusplay.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dwusplay.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is InstallShield Update 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 InstallShield Update 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 dwusplay.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 dwusplay.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if dwusplay.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 dwusplay.exe, belongs to, in this case InstallShield Update Service