What is almpgiscp3x.dll doing on my computer?

almpgiscp3x.dll is a module belonging to Automation License Manager® from SIEMENS AG.
Non-system processes like almpgiscp3x.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 PCS7GL_KHE_ALM 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 almpgiscp3x.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Automation License Manager® on your PC, the commands contained in almpgiscp3x.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a PCS7GL_KHE_ALM process (also called a task).

Is almpgiscp3x.dll harmful?

almpgiscp3x.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The almpgiscp3x.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\siemens\sws\plugins\scp. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.

Can I stop or remove almpgiscp3x.dll?

Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. almpgiscp3x.dll is used by 'Automation License Manager®'. This is an application created by 'SIEMENS AG'.

If you no longer use Automation License Manager®, you can permanently remove this software and thus almpgiscp3x.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Automation License Manager® in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.

Is almpgiscp3x.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 almpgiscp3x.dll giving me errors?

Most almpgiscp3x 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 SIEMENS AG website for the latest Automation License Manager® update.