Servicelayer.exe is also called the ServiceLayer module. It can be found in the Nokia Connectivity Library software or in any applicable PC Connectivity Solution software. Developers who create PC applications can make a stand alone distribution package by using the Nokia PC Connectivity Solution, along with PCCAPI and Nokia Connectivity Cable Driver. A user does not have to download and install the Nokia PC Suite as a separate product. The servicelayer.exe file is responsible for connecting the device, in this case a Nokia product, and the computer. It sees to it that the NCLTRAY and the main application solution work perfectly together, thus it acts as a Connectivity Library. Servicelayer.exe is not the actual utility that implements the sole cable connection between this connectivity. The EXE file is in charge of the connection among the computer, Nokia device and hardware cable that connects the other two. Aside from Nokia, servicelayer.exe is being utilized by other PC suites.
How can I stop servicelayer.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. servicelayer.exe. is used by Nokia Connectivity Library, If you shut down servicelayer.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop servicelayer.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Nokia Connectivity Library, 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 Nokia Connectivity Library, 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 servicelayer.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 servicelayer.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if servicelayer.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 servicelayer.exe, belongs to, in this case Nokia Connectivity Library