HSF_HWB2 WDM Driver is the service name of the process hsfhwbs2.sys, which is a type of driver file, and is a component of the program SoftK56 Modem Driver, also called as SoftK56, which is developed by Conexant Systems, Inc. This driver file is added once the software that houses it is installed onto the computer, where it is stored on a folder location, and registered into a Windows registry. That being said, hsfhwbs2.sys works with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, which include both older and newer versions, namely, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 98, and Windows 95, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. This kind of file has a specific task that makes the SoftK56 Modem Driver application functional on the computer, either a desktop PC or a laptop or notebook. It is recommended to keep this file running in the background, and must not be terminated, since it has digital signature from Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher - Microsoft Timestamping Service.
How can I stop hsfhwbs2.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hsfhwbs2.sys. is used by SoftK56 Modem Driver, If you shut down hsfhwbs2.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hsfhwbs2.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SoftK56 Modem 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 SoftK56 Modem 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 hsfhwbs2.sys 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 hsfhwbs2.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hsfhwbs2.sys. 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 hsfhwbs2.sys, belongs to, in this case SoftK56 Modem Driver