twain_32.dll
twain_32.dll
Process name: DSM
Application using this process: Twain_32 Source Manager
File location: C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 or C:\Windows
Recommended: Check your system for twain_32.dll problems
What is twain_32.dll doing on my computer?
twain_32.dll is a module associated with Twain_32 Source Manager from Twain Working Group.
Non-system processes like twain_32.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 DSM 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 twain_32.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Twain_32 Source Manager on your PC, the commands contained in twain_32.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a DSM process (also called a task).
Is twain_32.dll harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The twain_32.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 or C:\Windows. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove twain_32.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
twain_32.dll is used by 'Twain_32 Source Manager'. This is an application created by 'Twain Working Group'.
If you no longer use Twain_32 Source Manager, you can permanently remove this software and thus twain_32.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Twain_32 Source Manager in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is twain_32.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 twain_32.dll giving me errors?
Most twain_32 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 Twain Working Group website for the latest Twain_32 Source Manager update.
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