Dell Printer Software
Overview
Dell Printer Software is a program developed by Dell. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 208 files and is usually about 26.96 MB (28,273,234 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 77% of users of Dell Printer Software come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: support.dell.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell Printers
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{1
Estimated size: 26.96 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Dell Printer Software
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AddressEditor_C2665dnf.exe - Dell C2665dnf Color Laser Multifunction Printer (Address Book Editor)
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AddressEditor_C3765dnf.exe - Dell C3765dnf Multifunction Color Laser Printer
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AddressEditorRes_dan.dll
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AddressEditorRes_dut.dll
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AddressEditorRes_eng.dll
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AddressEditorRes_fre.dll
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AddressEditorRes_ger.dll
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AddressEditorRes_ita.dll
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AddressEditorRes_nor.dll
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AddressEditorRes_spa.dll
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AddressEditorRes_swe.dll
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AddressEditorUtil.dll
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AddressEditor_2155.exe - Dell 2155 Multifunction Color Printer
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AddressEditor.exe - Dell MFP Color Laser Printer 3115cn
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AIOScanEnv.exe
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AIOScanPush.exe
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Launcher.exe - Dell MFP Laser 3115cn Launcher
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LauncherRes_dan.dll
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LauncherRes_dut.dll
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LauncherRes_eng.dll
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LauncherRes_fre.dll
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LauncherRes_ger.dll
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LauncherRes_ita.dll
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LauncherRes_nor.dll
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LauncherRes_spa.dll
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LauncherRes_swe.dll
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dlact.exe - Dell Advanced Configuration Tool
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dlrmm.exe - Dell Supplies Management System (Dell Supplies Management System for x64)
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dlrrd.dll - Dell Supplies Management System Resource
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DLH1GDZ.DLL - Dell Status Monitor Console (Printer Status Window for x64)
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DLH1HDZ.DLL
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DLPSL.exe - Printer Selection List
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dlpsp.exe - Printer Status Provider for x64
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dlpwdnt.exe - Dell Status Monitor Service (Printer Status Watcher for x64)
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dlsdbnt.exe - Status Database for x64
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pmaMIBAccess.dll - Printer Management Library
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pmaUtility.dll
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PmcAsnValue.dll
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pmcCommon.dll
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pmcLogging.dll
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pmcSocketUtility.dll
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pmsSnmpUtility.dll
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pmuEasyMibAccess.dll
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AIOSTILib.dll - Dell 2155 Color MFP (Dell 2155 Color MFP Scan Driver)
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AIOSTILibx64.dll
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DLH01DZ.DLL - Dell Status Monitor (Printing Status Window)
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DLH05DZ.DLL - Printing Status Window for x64
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DLH06DZ.DLL
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DLH07DZ.DLL
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DLH08DZ.DLL
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DLH09DZ.DLL
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DLH10DZ.DLL
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DLH11DZ.DLL
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DLH12DZ.DLL
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DLH13DZ.DLL
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DLH15DZ.DLL
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DLH17DZ.DLL
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DLH19DZ.DLL
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DLH1DDZ.DLL
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DLH1EDZ.DLL
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DLH1JDZ.DLL
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- dlpwdnt.exe runs as a service named 'Dell Printer Status Watcher' (DLPWD).
- dlsdbnt.exe runs as a service named 'Dell Printer Status Database' (DLSDB).
4 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- dlpsp.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DLPSP' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dell Printers\Additional Color Laser Software\Status Monitor\DLPSP.EXE".
- dlupdr.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DLUPDR' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dell Printers\Additional Color Laser Software\Updater\DLUPDR.EXE".
- Launcher.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Dell MFP Color Laser Printer 3115cn Launcher' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dell Printers\Dell MFP Color Laser Printer 3115cn\Address Book Editor\Launcher.exe" /s.
- DLQLU.EXE is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DLQLU' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dell Printers\Additional Color Laser Software\Launcher\DLQLU.EXE" /S.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| dlpsp.exe |
| Memory: | 5.85 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000634470% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00001243% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00005102% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 376,144 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 1.5 KB | |
| dlpwdnt.exe |
| Memory: | 3.59 MB | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 2,224 | |
| dlsdbnt.exe |
| Memory: | 3.05 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000941315% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00005851% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00003563% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 317,688 | |
How do I remove Dell Printer Software?
You can uninstall Dell Printer Software from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Dell Printer Software, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Dell Printer Software.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
59.81% |
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| Windows 10 |
28.78% |
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| Windows XP |
5.97% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.44% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.83% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
24.03% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.95% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.68% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.28% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.74% |
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Geography
76.63% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
76.63% |
| United Kingdom |
13.32% |
| Australia |
1.63% |
| Germany |
1.36% |
| Canada |
1.27% |
| Finland |
0.82% |
| DK |
0.63% |
| Belgium |
0.54% |
| France |
0.54% |
| Netherlands |
0.54% |
| Czech Republic |
0.54% |
| Romania |
0.36% |
| Sweden |
0.27% |
| Spain |
0.27% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
62.04% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.96% |
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| Acer |
5.78% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.66% |
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| ASUS |
2.89% |
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| Alienware |
2.70% |
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| Lenovo |
2.12% |
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| Toshiba |
1.54% |
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| Intel |
0.96% |
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| Samsung |
0.58% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.39% |
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| Apple |
0.39% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 580 |
2.36% |
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| Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
2.36% |
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| Dell XPS 8700 |
2.36% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.36% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
2.03% |
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| Dell Dell System XPS L7... |
2.03% |
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About Dell
Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com