Associated Program:
HP Printing System for Windows
Programm Category:
Tools, Utilities and Driver Software
What is hpwntbx.exe
The hpwntbx.exe file is the process called Toolbox for HP Printing System for Windows that is part of the application HP Printing System for Windows created by Hewlett-Packard Company. This program uses an icon on the taskbar. It is not a core file for Windows. HP Printing System offers high-impact color to business documents with cost-effective printers. It provides replacement ink cartridges with low cost and high capacity to reduce intervention and provide consistent print quality with lowest cost per page. Separate, long-lasting print heads also contribute to economical design by being able to retain it while replacing an empty cartridge. The HP Smart printing technology enables the printer to adjust HP print supplies automatically to produce the best print quality. It alerts you automatically when the HP ink cartridge is running low or out of ink. It also lets you create two-sided documents using two-sided printing unit or duplexer.
How can I stop hpwntbx.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpwntbx.exe. is used by HP Printing System for Windows, If you shut down hpwntbx.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpwntbx.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP Printing System for Windows, 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 Printing System for Windows, 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 hpwntbx.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 hpwntbx.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpwntbx.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 hpwntbx.exe, belongs to, in this case HP Printing System for Windows