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Utilities and Operating System Software
What is mmhook.dll
The module mmhook.dll is a Multimedia Keyboard Hook that belongs to BeoPlayer (BeoPort) from Bang and Olufsen. It is non-system process that originates from the software that is installed to the system. The dll files support the Multimedia Keyboard Hook that connects the driver to the computer's operating system. BeoPlayer is a music-organizing tool that uses an intuitive user interface to organize digital music. It is an MP3 player that automatically sorts MP3 music alphabetically by artist, genre, song, and album title. it allows the user to create playlists of favorites from different groups of tracks. It is also capable of transferring music to other devices. The latest version of the player comes with a BeoPort, which is a module that adds two new digital sources to the MP3 player. It can connect the BeoPlayer to Internet Radio and access to digital music stored in the computer. The Internet Radio or the digital music can be played in any location in the house that has a linked desktop, or even a smartphone. The functionality of the BeoPlayer can be extended to storing, recording, and reproduction of selected music files.
How can I stop mmhook.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mmhook.dll. is used by BeoPlayer (BeoPort), If you shut down mmhook.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mmhook.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is BeoPlayer (BeoPort), 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 BeoPlayer (BeoPort), 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 mmhook.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 mmhook.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mmhook.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 mmhook.dll, belongs to, in this case BeoPlayer (BeoPort)