Associated Program:
Lexmark and Compaq Printer Firmware/Driver Software and ViewAhead Technology Printer Driver Plus Application
Programm Category:
Tools, Utilities, and Drivers Software
What is cmpdpsrv.exe
The cmpdpsrv.exe process is an executable component file of the Printer Driver Plus application, which is a Windows program classified as a printer driver tool that was developed by ViewAhead Technology (formerly known as DeviceGuys, Inc.). The Printer Driver Plus software is embedded with a set of features for implementing component driver utilities and firmware resources into a collated integration solution for supported printing devices that are connected to a Windows-based computer. This means the cmpdpsrv.exe process and the Printer Driver Plus application are deployed to assist the firmware resources and device driver software utilities of compatible printers in seamlessly integrating into the system and in correctly working with other system and application-specific printer drivers that are installed in the computer. The cmpdpsrv.exe process and the Printer Driver Plus application are bundled with the firmware utilities and driver software components of certain Lexmark and Compaq printing devices, which means the cmpdpsrv.exe process and the other resource files and libraries of the Printer Driver Plus software are placed in the system upon the installation of these associated Lexmark and Compaq printer drivers and firmware components.
How can I stop cmpdpsrv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cmpdpsrv.exe. is used by Lexmark and Compaq Printer Firmware/Driver Software and ViewAhead Technology Printer Driver Plus Application, If you shut down cmpdpsrv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cmpdpsrv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Lexmark and Compaq Printer Firmware/Driver Software and ViewAhead Technology Printer Driver Plus Application, 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 Lexmark and Compaq Printer Firmware/Driver Software and ViewAhead Technology Printer Driver Plus Application, 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 cmpdpsrv.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 cmpdpsrv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cmpdpsrv.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 cmpdpsrv.exe, belongs to, in this case Lexmark and Compaq Printer Firmware/Driver Software and ViewAhead Technology Printer Driver Plus Application