dcmetadb.dll
dcmetadb.dll
Process name: dcmetadb
Application using this process: IT Assistant v7.2.0
File location: C:\Program Files\dell\sysmgt\itassistant\bin
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What is dcmetadb.dll doing on my computer?
dcmetadb.dll is a module belonging to IT Assistant v7.2.0 from Dell Inc..
Non-system processes like dcmetadb.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 dcmetadb 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 dcmetadb.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software IT Assistant v7.2.0 on your PC, the commands contained in dcmetadb.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a dcmetadb process (also called a task).
Is dcmetadb.dll harmful?
dcmetadb.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The dcmetadb.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\dell\sysmgt\itassistant\bin. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove dcmetadb.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
dcmetadb.dll is used by 'IT Assistant v7.2.0'. This is an application created by 'Dell Inc.'.
If you no longer use IT Assistant v7.2.0, you can permanently remove this software and thus dcmetadb.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find IT Assistant v7.2.0 in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is dcmetadb.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 dcmetadb.dll giving me errors?
Most dcmetadb 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 Dell Inc. website for the latest IT Assistant v7.2.0 update.
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