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