addonapi.dll
addonapi.dll
Process name: AddOnApi
Application using this process: DisplayLink Core Software v4.3.8838.0
File location: C:\Program Files\displaylink core software
Recommended: Check your system for addonapi.dll problems
What is addonapi.dll doing on my computer?
addonapi.dll is a module belonging to DisplayLink Core Software v4.3.8838.0 from DisplayLink Corp..
Non-system processes like addonapi.dll originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the AddOnApi process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The addonapi.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software DisplayLink Core Software v4.3.8838.0 on your PC, the commands contained in addonapi.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a AddOnApi process (also called a task).
Is addonapi.dll harmful?
addonapi.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The addonapi.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\displaylink core software. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove addonapi.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
addonapi.dll is used by 'DisplayLink Core Software v4.3.8838.0'. This is an application created by 'DisplayLink Corp.'.
If you no longer use DisplayLink Core Software v4.3.8838.0, you can permanently remove this software and thus addonapi.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find DisplayLink Core Software v4.3.8838.0 in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is addonapi.dll CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is addonapi.dll giving me errors?
Most addonapi issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the DisplayLink Corp. website for the latest DisplayLink Core Software v4.3.8838.0 update.
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