The modemlistener.exe file is an executable process component of the firmware and driver software resources that are packaged with supported HSPA USB modems from Alcatel. Also known as the HSPA modem driver module, the modemlistener.exe process contains sequential lines of commands, modular system resource references, application-specific instructions and program-specific module directives that are used and referenced by the firmware and driver software components of compatible Alcatel HSPA modems. The source code stored in the modemlistener.exe process is encoded with program logic compilation specifications and integrated with data compression standards that are normally implemented into content saved in the EXE file format.
How can I stop modemlistener.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. modemlistener.exe. is used by Alcatel HSPA Modem Driver Module, If you shut down modemlistener.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop modemlistener.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Alcatel HSPA Modem Driver Module, 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 Alcatel HSPA Modem Driver Module, 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 modemlistener.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 modemlistener.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if modemlistener.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 modemlistener.exe, belongs to, in this case Alcatel HSPA Modem Driver Module