The hpprintqueue.exe file is the process called SeekDrive Media. It is not a core file for Windows that means the operating system can run without requiring this process. It is not a system process. This program uses a visible window. This program runs when you start Windows. It uses the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. This process automatically runs on the local machine for autorun registry entries. A file with an EXE extension pertains to an executable file or program on OS/2, Windows, Symbian, DOS and OpenVMS operating systems. Aside from the executable program, various EXE files have components called resources like icons and bitmaps that the executable program can use for its GUI [graphical user interface]. An executable file is a program that can be run by the operating system as an application on computer.
How can I stop hpprintqueue.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpprintqueue.exe. is used by SeekDrive Media, If you shut down hpprintqueue.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpprintqueue.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SeekDrive Media, 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 SeekDrive Media, 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 hpprintqueue.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 hpprintqueue.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpprintqueue.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 hpprintqueue.exe, belongs to, in this case SeekDrive Media