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wpdshext.dll

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating Systems Software

What is wpdshext.dll

Portable Devices Shell Extension is the service name of the file process called wpdshext.dll, a type of dynamic link library, and most importantly, a component of the program Microsoft Windows Operating System, which is developed by Microsoft Corporation. This file features a CLSID, which is a globally unique identifier of D6791A63-E7E2-4fee-BF52-5DED8E86E9B8. What this file does is to help launch programs that are approved from the downloads, which the system detect, and able to run in the background. In addition, wpdshext.dll or Portable Devices Shell Extension is launched by another module called explorer.exe, which is the Windows Explorer by Microsoft. As Windows compatible, wpdshext.dll is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows - Microsoft Time-Stamp Service, which means it is an essential component that must not be just terminated or stopped without any valid reason, and unless it causes errors or problems that affect the performance and stability of the PC system, regardless of its Windows OS.

How can I stop wpdshext.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wpdshext.dll. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down wpdshext.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wpdshext.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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 Microsoft Windows, 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 wpdshext.dll 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 wpdshext.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if wpdshext.dll. 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 wpdshext.dll, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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