The hpdarc.exe file is an executable process that is bundled with the other program files used by the HP CORETECH software. CORETECH stands for Component Reuse Technology, which is a proprietary system developed by Hewlett Packard for their desktops, laptops, notebooks and other devices. The hpdarc.exe process is also known as HP Data Archive Module, which is a program-specific modular resource component that is built into the HP CORETECH software. When activated, the hpdarc.exe process initiates the implementation of the functionalities integrated into the HP Data Archive module unto the system, and the hpdarc.exe process is executed by the HP CORETECH software whenever a user or the system requests for certain features that are associated to the functionalities embedded in the HP data archive module. The hpdarc.exe file, the HP CORETECH software and the HP data archive module are packaged with the firmware and device driver software components of certain HP laptops, desktops and devices.

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

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed hpdarc.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as HP Data Archive Module and HP CORETECH, 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 hpdarc.exe. 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 hpdarc.exe, belongs to, in this case HP Data Archive Module and HP CORETECH