Hewlett Packard (HP) has been developing softwares for its new printers. Along with these softwares are executable processes that contribute in the proper functioning of the actual HP devices while they are installed in the computer. Aside from these processes, HP has to also create a dynamically-linked library. Hewlett Packard has developed the hpqcxs08.dll file which is known as HP CUE Context Manager Objects. The DLL file is also associated with the softwares HP Digital Imaging – HP All-In-One, hpqcxs08, HP Digital Imaging, Adobe Flash Player version 10 ActiveX, or HP Driver Diagnostics. Hpqcxs08.exe is installed in the computer when a component of a HP hardware, like a printer or scanner, is also installed in the computer. The DLL file allows the various functionalities of the HP hardware and installed software to communicate with each other. For example, HP Digital Imaging contains various programs in order for it to work properly. Hpqcxs08.exe is responsible in connecting these functions to do their tasks.
How can I stop hpqcxs08.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpqcxs08.dll. is used by HP Digital Imaging, If you shut down hpqcxs08.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpqcxs08.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP Digital Imaging, 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 HP Digital Imaging, 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 hpqcxs08.dll 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 hpqcxs08.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpqcxs08.dll. 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 hpqcxs08.dll, belongs to, in this case HP Digital Imaging