The pxhlpa64.sys process is the system file that launches PxHelp64, an essential component of the Sonic DigitalMedia Software, an audio workstation used by major film companies. DigitalMedia is equipped with digital audio editors that provide the user the following abilities:
• Audio recording from multiple inputs and store the digital audio in the system memory
• Control of the start/stop time, and the sound duration per audio timeline
• Ability to fade out, into, and in-between performance digital sound schemes
• Multiple sound mixing and combine various sound and volume levels
• Ability to apply advanced sound effects and filters that include compression, expansion, noise reduction, and to use equalizers to adjust audio qualities
• Playback a digital sound or recorded audio file which can be enhanced by speakers, recording medium, and additional processors
• Audio format conversion between audio files, or between levels of quality sound
• Non-destructive and non-linear performance tasks
How can I stop pxhlpa64.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. pxhlpa64.sys. is used by Sonic CD/DVD, If you shut down pxhlpa64.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop pxhlpa64.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Sonic CD/DVD, 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 Sonic CD/DVD, 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 pxhlpa64.sys 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 pxhlpa64.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if pxhlpa64.sys. 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 pxhlpa64.sys, belongs to, in this case Sonic CD/DVD