Process Information

Process File: dslmon.exe
Process Name: DSL Modem Component

Author: many
Part Of: DSL Modem Drivers

Description:
dslmon.exe is a process associated with the DSL Modem.

Analog Devices' DSL Monitor program. This System Tray triangular icon is installed by the drivers for USB DSL/ADSL modems based on Analog Device's broadband technology (DSL/ADSL chipsets). Many manufacturers use the Analog Devices broadband chipsets – as a result you will find this startup task installed by the drivers for DSL/ADSL modems from a variety of manufacturers, including Aethra, Arescom, Comtrend, Menara (Maroc Telecom), Sagem, T-Com, Telebau, Telefonica, Zoom.
This triangular icon basically enables the user to monitor the status of their DSL line and connection. The colour of the icon indicates what is happening with your modem/line.

This process is used for detecting the modem and should not be removed.

Note: Any malware can be named anything - so you should check where the files of the running processes are located on your disk. If a non-Microsoft.exe file is located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, then there is a high risk for a virus, spyware, trojan or worm infection!


Recommendation for dslmon.exe:
We view all DSL/ADSL monitoring and status icons for USB DSL/ADSL modems as extremely useful provided they do not consume too much memory and are not buggy. We like this particular task and recommend that you leave it running – it provides a useful visual status of your modem or line and becomes particularly helpful when troubleshooting problems with your line or modem, such as delays in connecting at start of day, or more severe connection or disconnection problems.

Not a critical component, but see the information above before disabling it.

Summary account

System Process: No
Application: Yes
Background Process: Yes
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: Yes