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    STservice.exe

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Melfice, Feb 27, 2011.

  1. Melfice

    Melfice Newbie

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    Everytime I start up my m11x, I get the following message.

    "The program can't start because STXml.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."

    What can I do to fix this? and is it dangerous?
     
    Melfice, Feb 27, 2011
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  2. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    It is the scheduler for Dell DataSafe Local Backup. It is one of the bloatware programs that comes with your computer.

    You can either uninstall / reinstall that program (you can find the link to re-install on http://support.dell.com), or you can just uninstall it and leave it uninstalled.

    If you do choose to leave the program uninstalled, be sure to find another way to keep your data backed up.
     
    kent1146, Feb 27, 2011
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  3. Melfice

    Melfice Newbie

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    Thanks for the reply. I decided to reinstall it, but theres a problem... I can't find the program when I look for it in Control Panel. I also couldn't find it in Program Files. Is it a hidden file? If so, how can I find it?
     
    Melfice, Feb 28, 2011
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  4. roxxor

    roxxor Notebook Evangelist

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    If it's a service then it likely installed itself into your windows directory and won't show in control panel, that's why you don't see it.
     
    roxxor, Feb 28, 2011
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  5. Melfice

    Melfice Newbie

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    I checked the customization on the website, and I found out that I didn't get Dell DataSafe Local Backup installed for me. So why am I still getting this popup?
     
    Melfice, Feb 28, 2011
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    ragingazn628 Notebook Consultant

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    how can we disable this?
     
    ragingazn628, Feb 28, 2011
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