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What is extcontext.dll
The extcontext.dll file is a process that is associated with the application Extension Changer. The directory for this DLL file is C:\Program Files. The size of this file is 407,552 bytes. This dynamic link library file or DLL is a Windows program that has functions that can work with other programs. It can be injected into other processes to control or change their behavior. This program has no visible window. This extcontext.dll process can record inputs. This program can be accessed on the Windows Control Panel. Extension Changer allows you to change easily the extension of single or multiple files in a folder. It has two ways of changing the file extension. One is to open the application and drag and drop the folder or files into the small box under Main tab, then to fill in with the new extension and to press Change. The faster way is to right click on the folder or file to choose Edit extension.
How can I stop extcontext.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. extcontext.dll. is used by Extension Changer, If you shut down extcontext.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop extcontext.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Extension Changer, 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.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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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 Extension Changer, 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 extcontext.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 extcontext.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if extcontext.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 extcontext.dll, belongs to, in this case Extension Changer