DLService.exe is an executable file that is part of the DeviceLock software developed by SmartLine. This software is primarily used for data leak prevention.
DeviceLock is a comprehensive software solution designed to prevent data leaks from corporate Windows computers. It provides administrators with the ability to control which users can access the computer's devices (like USB drives, Wi-Fi, printers, and more). This helps to prevent unauthorized access and data leaks, enhancing the overall security of the system.
The DLService.exe is a crucial component of the DeviceLock software. It is responsible for implementing the policies set by the administrators regarding device access. Without this executable, DeviceLock would not be able to function properly, and the system's security could be compromised.
Under normal circumstances, there is no need to remove DLService.exe. If it's causing problems like system slowdowns, crashes, or if it's detected as a threat by your antivirus software, it might be a good idea to remove it. It's also possible that a virus or malware is disguising itself as DLService.exe. In such cases, you should run a full system scan to ensure your system's security.
Please note that removing DLService.exe will affect the functionality of DeviceLock. If you're not using DeviceLock, or if it's causing more problems than it solves, you might consider uninstalling the entire software.
Description: DLService.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. DLService.exe is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 4,482,632 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 438,272 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The DLService.exe file is not a Windows core file.
DLService.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
The developer Devicelock provides a support site for assistance, and an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ DeviceLock Service).
If DLService.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 58% dangerous. The file size is 974,848 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 10,595,648 bytes.
The program is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. The software has no file description.
DLService.exe is able to hide itself, manipulate other programs, connect to the Internet and monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant:
The developer Devicelock provides a support site for assistance, and an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ DeviceLock Service or DeviceLock).
Important: Some malware disguises itself as DLService.exe, particularly when not located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the DLService.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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User Comments
Its a system prevention controll agent ask administrator about it Baltazar (further information)
disable dlservice
it is from device lock service harry
Datei gehört zur Dymo Labelwriter Software Tobias Müller
gehört zu "DeviceLock", welches USB-Ports u.a. blockiert gb
part of The Endpoint DLP Suite DeviceLock provides network administrators the ability to set and enforce contextual policies for how, when, where to, and by whom data can or can’t be moved to or from company laptops or desktop PCs via devices like phones, digital cameras, USB sticks, CD/DVD-R, tablets, printers or MP3 players. In addition, policies can be set and enforced for copy operations via the Windows Clipboard, as well as screenshot operations on the endpoint computer. bh (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of DLService.exe:
based on 7 votes with 7 user comments.
3 users think DLService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users think DLService.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
2 users don't grade DLService.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving DLService issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with DLService. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the DLService.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
Baltazar (further information)
harry
Tobias Müller
me (further information)
gb
bh (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of DLService.exe: based on 7 votes with 7 user comments. 3 users think DLService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think DLService.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users don't grade DLService.exe ("not sure about it").