Associated Program:
HP DeskJet or HP DeskJet Printer
Programm Category:
Computer Periphertals Software
What is hpztsb05.exe
The process hpztsb05.exe is an instance of an executable or EXE file, and is a component of the software product labeled as HP DeskJet, which is developed by Hewlett-Packard Co., otherwise known as HP. The hpztsb05.exe file is a Ghostscript device driver used in printers and is related to the Printer Command Language. This file also creates one or all of the three icons on taskbar, in which the first one has a yellow border that indicates a low level of ink, the second one is the Device Detection Software, while the third one refers to the card that is inserted into the printing device. Also, the hpztsb05.exe file has a digital signature (Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher - VeriSign Time Stamping Service), and a Windows process, which means it works in most versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
How can I stop hpztsb05.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpztsb05.exe. is used by HP DeskJet or HP DeskJet Printer, If you shut down hpztsb05.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpztsb05.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP DeskJet or HP DeskJet Printer, 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 HP DeskJet Printer, 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 hpztsb05.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 hpztsb05.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpztsb05.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 hpztsb05.exe, belongs to, in this case HP DeskJet or HP DeskJet Printer