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What is hpzstc07.exe
The file hpzstc07.exe is a process that belongs to software HP DeskJet by HP. HP DeskJet is a series of printers from HP that employs the inkjet printing process. The process hpzstc07 from Hewlett-Packard relates to the software that is installed when a DeskJet printer is connected to the computer. This executable process calls on either the driver or the spooler in order to execute a print command. Spooling involves storing of formatted documents into an area in a disk that can be retrieved by the printer at its own rate and queues the print job. The printer driver converts the data to be printed to the form specific to the printer, which is the inkjet process. Inkjet uses a print head that ejects tiny droplets of ink onto the paper to print. The print head has several tiny nozzles that are also called jets that deliver the ink to the paper during printing. Inkjet printers like the HP DeskJet series are relatively inexpensive that can reliably print a high volume of documents.
How can I stop hpzstc07.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpzstc07.exe. is used by HP DeskJet, If you shut down hpzstc07.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpzstc07.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP DeskJet, 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 DeskJet, 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 hpzstc07.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 hpzstc07.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpzstc07.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 hpzstc07.exe, belongs to, in this case HP DeskJet