Associated Program:
MK Systems LPT I/O Driver for Windows 2000
Programm Category:
Tools, Utilities, and Driver Software
What is eplpdx02.sys
The file eplpdx02.sys, known as LPT I/O driver for Epson Printer, belongs to software MK Systems LPT I/O Driver for Windows 2000. MK Systems is a leading manufacturer of laboratory and quality control equipment for the pulp and paper industry. Equipment manufactured by the company include the MK Formation Analyzer and the GATS Liquid Absorption Tester, both of which are equipped with printers that record test data. The LPT (line print terminal) is the usual designation for a parallel port connection to a printer or other device on a personal computer. The file eplpdx02 sys is installed in the computer to support the printing of data output from the MK System test equipment to the Epson printer that is connected to the system. This I/O process driver provides the interface for the input data from the MK test equipment that is processed by the computer and the output signals that enable the Epson printing device to print data in the desired format.
How can I stop eplpdx02.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. eplpdx02.sys. is used by MK Systems LPT I/O Driver for Windows 2000, If you shut down eplpdx02.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop eplpdx02.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MK Systems LPT I/O Driver for Windows 2000, 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 MK Systems LPT I/O Driver for Windows 2000, 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 eplpdx02.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 eplpdx02.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if eplpdx02.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 eplpdx02.sys, belongs to, in this case MK Systems LPT I/O Driver for Windows 2000