dsh264viddec.ax
dsh264viddec.ax
Process name: dsh264viddec.ax
Application using this process: DirectShow(C) H.264 Video Decoder
File location: C:\Program Files\Common Files\nokia\mplatform\codecs
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What is dsh264viddec.ax doing on my computer?
dsh264viddec.ax is a module belonging to DirectShow(C) H.264 Video Decoder from dicas digital image coding GmbH.
Non-system processes like dsh264viddec.ax 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 dsh264viddec.ax 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 dsh264viddec.ax is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software DirectShow(C) H.264 Video Decoder on your PC, the commands contained in dsh264viddec.ax will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a dsh264viddec.ax process (also called a task).
Is dsh264viddec.ax harmful?
dsh264viddec.ax has not been assigned a security rating yet. The dsh264viddec.ax file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\nokia\mplatform\codecs. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove dsh264viddec.ax?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
dsh264viddec.ax is used by 'DirectShow(C) H.264 Video Decoder'. This is an application created by 'dicas digital image coding GmbH'.
If you no longer use DirectShow(C) H.264 Video Decoder, you can permanently remove this software and thus dsh264viddec.ax from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find DirectShow(C) H.264 Video Decoder in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is dsh264viddec.ax 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 dsh264viddec.ax giving me errors?
Most dsh264viddec 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 dicas digital image coding GmbH website for the latest DirectShow(C) H.264 Video Decoder update.
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