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