The win32sl.exe process is an executable program file integrated into the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation software, which is a Windows program bundled into the firmware components and device driver software utilities of certain Dell desktop and laptop computers. The win32sl.exe process aids the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation software in implementing its embedded remote network application access functionalities and monitoring procedures into Dell client computers that are connected to remote networks, LANs (Local Area Networks) and WANs (Wireless Area Networks). The win32sl.exe process and the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation software use and reference CIM (Common Interface Model) or DMI protocols, in order to provide remote network management applications and integrate its network monitoring and maintenance features into Dell client computers that run on widely used versions of Microsoft Windows. The win32sl.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation, activation and configuration of the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation software, which is in turn integrated into the Windows-based system of these Dell client computers upon the installation of the firmware utilities and device driver software components that are bundled with these supported Dell desktops and laptops.
How can I stop win32sl.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. win32sl.exe. is used by Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, If you shut down win32sl.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop win32sl.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, 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 Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, 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 win32sl.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 win32sl.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if win32sl.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 win32sl.exe, belongs to, in this case Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation