toolsctrl.dll
toolsctrl.dll
Process name: tools control
Application using this process: arcsoft tools control
File location: C:\Program Files\arcsoft\totalmedia\modules\handheld
Recommended: Check your system for toolsctrl.dll problems
What is toolsctrl.dll doing on my computer?
toolsctrl.dll is a module belonging to arcsoft tools control from Arcsoft.
Non-system processes like toolsctrl.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 tools control 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 toolsctrl.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software arcsoft tools control on your PC, the commands contained in toolsctrl.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a tools control process (also called a task).
Is toolsctrl.dll harmful?
toolsctrl.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The toolsctrl.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\arcsoft\totalmedia\modules\handheld. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove toolsctrl.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
toolsctrl.dll is used by 'arcsoft tools control'. This is an application created by 'Arcsoft'.
If you no longer use arcsoft tools control, you can permanently remove this software and thus toolsctrl.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find arcsoft tools control in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is toolsctrl.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 toolsctrl.dll giving me errors?
Most toolsctrl 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 Arcsoft website for the latest arcsoft tools control update.
Why do I have multiple instances of toolsctrl.dll?
Multiple copies of a process in your task manager may indicate the presence of a virus or Trojan. Make sure you always use an updated antivirus software and perform a full scan to identify any such cases.toolsctrl.dll is known to have another instance:
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