The hcdll2_23_win32.dll file is a process that is used by the application HardCopy. It is not a core file for Windows. It is not a system process. This process can record inputs. A DLL [dynamic link library] file is a Windows application that has functions that can be used by other programs. It can inject itself into other running programs to control or alter their behavior. It is easy to arrange and install. It has a mechanism for shared code and data that can be used by different applications at the same time. HardCopy is a software that enables you to capture screenshots on Windows. You can save or print your current screen or current window. It lets you capture rectangular portions of a screen or the complete window. It allows you to work with SAP R/3 or other applications. You can cut captured images and modify the color shade. You can save pictures, copy them to clipbard, edit them using any imaging application or print them.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hcdll2_23_win32.dll. is used by HardCopy, If you shut down hcdll2_23_win32.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hcdll2_23_win32.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HardCopy, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

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A process usually a part of an installed application such as HardCopy, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if hcdll2_23_win32.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that hcdll2_23_win32.dll, belongs to, in this case HardCopy