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What is hpqwmiex.exe
The file hpqwmiex Module is the other name of the file called hpqwmiex.exe. The file is from the software called Hewlett-Packard Software Framework. The program deals with the simplification of access the hardware in the Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer (PC) to the Operating System. The file can by usually found in the C: directory and has the file size of 98,304 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The file size may change when installed in different versions of Operating System such as the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The program does not contain any window for the user to manipulate the way it behaves in the PC. The file does not belong to the Windows Core file. In some cases, there are problems in the Hewlett- Packard PC with the file. The user may remove the file by removing the entire software in which the file is associated with.
How can I stop hpqwmiex.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpqwmiex.exe. is used by HP Software Framework, If you shut down hpqwmiex.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpqwmiex.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP Software Framework, 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 Software Framework, 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 hpqwmiex.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 hpqwmiex.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpqwmiex.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 hpqwmiex.exe, belongs to, in this case HP Software Framework