The hooker32.dll file is the process Hooker32.dll that is used by the application MaxTo created by Digital Creations AS. This process file is a DLL [dynamic link library]. It is a program that has functions that can be used by other applications. It has a mechanism for shared code and data that enable a developer to upgrade functions of a program without the need to recompile or re-link. It is easy to install and arrange. The hooker32.dll file can record inputs. It is not a system process. It does not use a visible window. It can alter or control the behavior of other applications. MaxTo is a software that allows you to maximize windows to different portions of the monitor. This is useful when you want to have several windows visible at the same time such as graphic designers and programmers. It lets you split a big monitor into small ones. You can line up windows with pixel precision. You can divide the screen into areas that work best for you. It makes it easy for you to move windows around. You can drag and maximize them. The hooker32.dll file uses minimal system resources.
How can I stop hooker32.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hooker32.dll. is used by MaxTo, If you shut down hooker32.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hooker32.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MaxTo, 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 MaxTo, 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 hooker32.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 hooker32.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hooker32.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 hooker32.dll, belongs to, in this case MaxTo