The hpqgpc01.exe process is also known as GPCore COM object and it was created by the Hewlett-Packard Development Company and it belongs to the product Hewlett Packard Development Company. The file is digitally signed from the Hewlett Packard Company. It is an important part of the computer system. The program is a 64-bit running program and it operates with the privileges provided the user is currently logged in his or her respective account. The hpqgpc01.exe process is operated by the process svchost.exe, which is considered to be the Generic Host Process for the Win32 services by the Microsoft operating system. It does not possess the ability to damage the user’s computer when properly used, so it is generally considered to be a safe application by the users. It is recommended that this process remain within the user’s computer system and should not be erased or removed as it may cause unnecessary malfunctions when tinkered with.
How can I stop hpqgpc01.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpqgpc01.exe. is used by GPCore COM, If you shut down hpqgpc01.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpqgpc01.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is GPCore COM, 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 GPCore COM, 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 hpqgpc01.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 hpqgpc01.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpqgpc01.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 hpqgpc01.exe, belongs to, in this case GPCore COM