Most reports by end users and anti-virus programs identify the hp102.tmp file as malware. It does not have a visible window. It appears as unknown file on Windows folder. It can monitor your Internet browser. It can control other applications. Malware is software created to steal confidential or sensitive information, interrupt the normal operations of the target system or access private systems without permission from the owner. It can be in the form of scripts, software, code or active content. Malware includes worms, viruses, Trojans, rootkits, adware, spyware, dialers, keyloggers, rogue security software and malicious BHOs. It can disguise as genuine software through an official Website offering promising software with the malware embedded in it and a monitoring software for gathering information such as user habits and personal data.
How can I stop hp102.tmp and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hp102.tmp. is used by hp102.tmp, If you shut down hp102.tmp, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hp102.tmp, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is hp102.tmp, 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 hp102.tmp, 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 hp102.tmp 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 hp102.tmp is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hp102.tmp. 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 hp102.tmp, belongs to, in this case hp102.tmp