The hpshared32.dll file is a process called HP Shared Dynamic Link Library that is used by the application HP MediaSmart SmartMenu. This is not a visible program. This process file has a digital signature certified by VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer. It can record inputs. A dynamic link library [DLL] file is a program that has functions that can be shared with other programs. It has a mechanism for shared code and data that allows a developer to improve the functions of a program without the need to recompile or re-link. It is easy to install and arrange. A DLL file may inject itself into other running processes to alter or control their behavior. All programs using a particular DLL share its code in order to occupy a single space in the physical memory. The DLL data usually remains private that means every process has its own copy of the data.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpshared32.dll. is used by HP MediaSmart SmartMenu , If you shut down hpshared32.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpshared32.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP MediaSmart SmartMenu , 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed hpshared32.dll

A process usually a part of an installed application such as HP MediaSmart SmartMenu , 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if hpshared32.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 hpshared32.dll, belongs to, in this case HP MediaSmart SmartMenu