ps2dminidrv.dll
ps2dminidrv.dll
Process name: WIA Still Image Devices DLL
Application using this process: WIA Scanner driver
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for ps2dminidrv.dll problems
What is ps2dminidrv.dll doing on my computer?
ps2dminidrv.dll is a WIA Still Image Devices DLL from Mustek Systems Inc. belonging to WIA Scanner driver
Non-system processes like ps2dminidrv.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 WIA Still Image Devices DLL 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 ps2dminidrv.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software WIA Scanner driver on your PC, the commands contained in ps2dminidrv.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a WIA Still Image Devices DLL process (also called a task).
Is ps2dminidrv.dll harmful?
ps2dminidrv.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The ps2dminidrv.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove ps2dminidrv.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
ps2dminidrv.dll is used by 'WIA Scanner driver'. This is an application created by 'Mustek Systems Inc.'.
If you no longer use WIA Scanner driver, you can permanently remove this software and thus ps2dminidrv.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find WIA Scanner driver in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is ps2dminidrv.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 ps2dminidrv.dll giving me errors?
Most ps2dminidrv 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 Mustek Systems Inc. website for the latest WIA Scanner driver update.
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