What is nlssrv32.exe?

nlssrv32.exe is an executable file associated with the Nalpeiron Licensing System. This service is developed by Nalpeiron, a company that specializes in software licensing and analytics. The file is typically located in the C:\Windows\SysWOW64 directory.

The Nalpeiron Licensing System is used by software developers to manage and control the licensing of their software products. It provides features such as license key generation, license tracking, and usage analytics. This helps developers protect their software from piracy and unauthorized use, and also allows them to understand how their software is being used.

If you are using a software product that relies on the Nalpeiron Licensing System, then nlssrv32.exe is needed for that software to function correctly. Removing or disabling nlssrv32.exe could cause the associated software to stop working.

If you are not using any software that requires the Nalpeiron Licensing System, or if nlssrv32.exe is causing problems (such as high CPU usage or system instability), then you might consider removing it. Before doing so, you should make sure that it is not required by any software that you are using. Like any executable file, nlssrv32.exe could potentially be a target for malware, so you should ensure that your antivirus software is up to date and regularly scanning your system.

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Nlssrv32.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with nlssrv32 — Nlssrv32.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as This service enables products that use the Nalpeiron Licensing System belongs to software Nalpeiron License Management or This service enables products that use the Nalpeiron Licensing System or Firmware Downloader and ZBI Key Manager by Nalpeiron (www.nalpeiron.com).

Description: Nlssrv32.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Nlssrv32.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows (in most cases C:\Windows\SysWOW64\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 66,560 bytes (45% of all occurrences), 70,768 bytes and 16 more variants.
It runs as service nlsX86cc in the background: Nalpeiron Licensing Service.
It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The file has a digital signature. Therefore the technical security rating is 38% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: The software publisher Nitropdf provides an uninstall program (Control Panel->Software->Nitro Pro or Nitro Pro 9).

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If nlssrv32.exe is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder, the security rating is 40% dangerous. The file size is 66,560 bytes (36% of all occurrences), 61,440 bytes and 16 more variants. The program has no visible window. Nlssrv32.exe is not a Windows system file. The file is digitally signed.
Uninstalling this variant: The software publisher Nitropdf provides an uninstall program (Control Panel->Software->Nitro PDF Professional or Nitro Pro).
If nlssrv32.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 17,408 bytes. The program is not visible. The nlssrv32.exe file is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the author of the file.
If nlssrv32.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 17,408 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as nlssrv32.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the nlssrv32.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

The modern licensing solution of choice for over 1000 software developers of all sizes, including Reuters, Symantec, Asyst and Texas Instruments
radce (further information)

Nalpeiron Licensing Service. Background service task which is an integral part of Nalpeiron's copy protection software (software which enables other software manufacturers to protect their products from illegal copying).
meetoo (further information)

resident part of licenses manageming application
meetoo (further information)

Nalpeiron's copy protection software
Cracker

nlssrv.exe is 56.0 KB (57,344 bytes) This service enables products that use the Nalpeiron Licensing System and can also be found in C:\Windows\SysWOW64
Bradmph (further information)

loaded with NitroPDF Pro, licensing protection
JaSB Consulting (further information)

Datei ist flüssig, absolut überflüssig, Nitro Hilfsdatei, um ihr Lizenzvorhaben zu verschleiern.
MoM(Master_Of_Massacre)

anche il software Athentech Perfectly Clear Complete installa nlssrv32.exe che va rimosso manualmente
riccardo

Summary: Average user rating of nlssrv32.exe: based on 8 votes with 8 user comments. 5 users think nlssrv32.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

Best practices for resolving nlssrv32 issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with nlssrv32. 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 nlssrv32.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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