The qlbctrl.exe process is also known as the QLB Controller or the Quick Launch Buttons and was created by Hewlett-Packard Development Company. This process allows for the user to quickly launch the buttons on his or her HP keyboard to perform different tasks. Multimedia buttons are used on the keyboard with the aid of the Quick Launch Button. The HP Quick Launch Buttons is HP’s software solution to allow and control the differing functions of the buttons that are included in a user’s desktop or laptop. After installation, this application program stays within the tray and enables users to control the actions that the specific button will run. The available buttons on most laptops are the Quickplay, Rewin, Play/Pause, DVD, Stop, Fast-Forward. Volume up and down, and Mute. Each action that was given to this button are specific and self-explanatory. This provides the efficient and easier use of the keyboard when using the different features of the keyboard.
How can I stop qlbctrl.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. qlbctrl.exe. is used by Quick Launch Buttons, If you shut down qlbctrl.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop qlbctrl.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Quick Launch Buttons, 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 Quick Launch Buttons, 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 qlbctrl.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 qlbctrl.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if qlbctrl.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 qlbctrl.exe, belongs to, in this case Quick Launch Buttons