The file hpqtoaster.exe launches a process that is generally called Hpq toaster Module. The process is usually already pre-existing in HP laptop machines, which translates to the file already being present when the machine is purchased. It appears to be associated with two applications. The first one has something to do with the wireless platform of your HP machine, particularly for connecting to wireless networks for Internet surfing. Some users claim to see the file pop-up whenever they enable wireless connectivity. The file supposedly displays the status of your WLAN connection, and is installed by HP Wireless Assistant. The second process is related to volume control. The file enables the Graphical User Interface for volume control buttons. It only appears when the volume control buttons are utilized. Since the functions of the file seem a bit vague, users mostly choose to allow the file to stay enabled to avoid application errors. For both processes, the file’s default folder is C:\Program Files.
How can I stop hpqtoaster.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpqtoaster.exe. is used by Hpq Toaster Module, If you shut down hpqtoaster.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpqtoaster.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Hpq Toaster Module, 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 Hpq Toaster Module, 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 hpqtoaster.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 hpqtoaster.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpqtoaster.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 hpqtoaster.exe, belongs to, in this case Hpq Toaster Module