w2kdapi.dll
w2kdapi.dll
Process name: W2kDAPI
Application using this process: Logitech WingMan Software
File location: C:\Program Files\logitech\profiler
Recommended: Check your system for w2kdapi.dll problems
What is w2kdapi.dll doing on my computer?
w2kdapi.dll is a module belonging to Logitech WingMan Software from Logitech Inc..
Non-system processes like w2kdapi.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 W2kDAPI 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 w2kdapi.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Logitech WingMan Software on your PC, the commands contained in w2kdapi.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a W2kDAPI process (also called a task).
Is w2kdapi.dll harmful?
w2kdapi.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The w2kdapi.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\logitech\profiler. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove w2kdapi.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
w2kdapi.dll is used by 'Logitech WingMan Software'. This is an application created by 'Logitech Inc.'.
If you no longer use Logitech WingMan Software, you can permanently remove this software and thus w2kdapi.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Logitech WingMan Software in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is w2kdapi.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 w2kdapi.dll giving me errors?
Most w2kdapi 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 Logitech Inc. website for the latest Logitech WingMan Software update.
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