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What is hpmmkbd.exe
The hpmmkbd.exe file is a process that is part of the application HP Multimedia Keyboard Driver created by Hewlett-Packard Company. The process provides digital entertainment functions. It offers program keys for common productivity and Internet tasks. It also runs the start select application bundled into one-touch hotkey. These functions allow you to access entertainment devices quickly using multimedia controls. It allows you to launch applications through one-touch keys such as Notepad, Explorer, Calculator and more. The hpmmkbd.exe process lets you fax and print documents through a document key. It also provides Internet keyboard options for searching, financing and shopping. You can access E-mails and connect to people. It enables you to control CD/DVD for mute, pause, stop, play and rewind. You can also control audio system volume. The hpmmkbd.exe process also supports wireless connections for keyboard and mouse. The wireless USB receiver manages the connection between mouse and keyboard.
How can I stop hpmmkbd.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpmmkbd.exe. is used by HP Multimedia Keyboard Driver, If you shut down hpmmkbd.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpmmkbd.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP Multimedia Keyboard Driver, 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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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as HP Multimedia Keyboard Driver, 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 hpmmkbd.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 hpmmkbd.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpmmkbd.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 hpmmkbd.exe, belongs to, in this case HP Multimedia Keyboard Driver