The process sl.exe, known as DvISE Service Layer, belongs to software David/Tobit FaxWare from Tobit Software. This process is a benchmark for the exchange of fax messages in company networks. FaxWare converts the server into a multi-functional FaxWare fax center that enables network users to send documents directly from the PC, from any application. It allows the addition of coversheets, company logo, and a personal signature before the document is sent to one or thousands of recipients. Users of this application receive fax messages directly to the desktop screen or the FaxWare inbox, and can be answered directly, printed, edited, or saved using the integrated Tobit Archive system. This system automatically saves the messages to the PC, and has tools that can arrange and manage messages according to subject, date, or customer/sender name. FaxWare requires a professional client/ server system and supports all server operating systems including Windows Vista.
How can I stop sl.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. sl.exe. is used by David/Tobit Faxware, If you shut down sl.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop sl.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is David/Tobit Faxware, 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 David/Tobit Faxware, 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 sl.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 sl.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if sl.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 sl.exe, belongs to, in this case David/Tobit Faxware