The pmhandler.exe process is an executable component file bundled with the program files and modules that are used and referenced by the firmware and driver software components of certain Lenovo laptops and devices. The pmhandler.exe process is packaged with the firmware and driver software distributions of these associated Lenovo laptops and devices, which also means the pmhandler.exe process is installed in the system upon the installation of these Lenovo firmware resources and driver software items. The pmhandler.exe process is specifically integrated into the Lenovo PM Handler Driver module of the associated Lenovo firmware and driver software components. This means the pmhandler.exe process is activated by the Lenovo firmware and driver software resources of the associated Lenovo laptop or device whenever the PM Handler Driver module needs to be loaded unto the system.
How can I stop pmhandler.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. pmhandler.exe. is used by Lenovo PM Handler Driver Module, If you shut down pmhandler.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop pmhandler.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Lenovo PM Handler 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 Lenovo PM Handler 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 pmhandler.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 pmhandler.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if pmhandler.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 pmhandler.exe, belongs to, in this case Lenovo PM Handler Driver Module