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What is hphupd05.exe
The hphupd05.exe process is an executable file that is bundled with the other program files and modules of the HP Photosmart software, which is an application that was developed by Hewlett Packard. The hphupd05.exe process contains application-specific directives, program-specific module instructions, modular system resource references and sequential lines of commands that are used and referenced by the HP Photosmart application in order to perform its integrated functions upon user request. The data contained in the hphupd05.exe process is implemented with program logic compilation specifications and data encoding standards normally integrated into source code stored in the EXE file format. The HP Photosmart software and the hphupd05.exe process are embedded with support for Microsoft Windows platforms.
How can I stop hphupd05.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hphupd05.exe. is used by HP Photosmart, If you shut down hphupd05.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hphupd05.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP Photosmart, 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.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as HP Photosmart, 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.
Is hphupd05.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
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.
What can I do if hphupd05.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hphupd05.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 hphupd05.exe, belongs to, in this case HP Photosmart