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hidserv.dll

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is hidserv.dll

HID Service or Human Interface Device Service is the process that loads through file extension hidserv.dll. This is a process that is featured in Windows operating systems, which means that it gets installed onto your computer when you install your Windows OS. If your laptop already came pre-installed with Windows, this process gets pre-loaded as well. The process enables the user to control the audio functions of the computer, through the special hotkeys on the keyboard. If you have a remote control connected to the computer, the file will also enable the system to recognize your device so that it will function properly. Also, the file enables the system to recognize other media devices connected to the machine. In short, the file executes a generic process for enabling your media devices as well as allowing you to control the audio functions of your machine. This is a system file that is best left running to ensure that your audio functions will work accordingly. The file can be found in C:\Windows\System 32\hidserv.dll.

How can I stop hidserv.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hidserv.dll. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down hidserv.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hidserv.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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 Microsoft Windows, 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 hidserv.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 hidserv.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if hidserv.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 hidserv.dll, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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