datala~1.exe
datala~1.exe
Process name: Nokia PC Suite DataLayer
Application using this process: Nokia PC Suite DataLayer
File location: C:\Program Files\Common Files\PCSuite\DATALA~1
Recommended: Check your system for datala~1.exe problems
What is datala~1.exe doing on my computer?
datala~1.exe is a process associated with PC Suite application from Nokia. It is used to synchronize data on the PC with data on a Nokia mobile phone.
Non-system processes like datala~1.exe 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 Nokia PC Suite DataLayer 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 datala~1.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Nokia PC Suite DataLayer on your PC, the commands contained in datala~1.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Nokia PC Suite DataLayer process (also called a task).
Is datala~1.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The datala~1.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\PCSuite\DATALA~1. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove datala~1.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
datala~1.exe is used by 'Nokia PC Suite DataLayer'. This is an application created by 'Nokia'.
If you no longer use Nokia PC Suite DataLayer, you can permanently remove this software and thus datala~1.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Nokia PC Suite DataLayer in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is datala~1.exe 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 datala~1.exe giving me errors?
Most datala~1 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 Nokia website for the latest Nokia PC Suite DataLayer update.
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