The hpsisvc.exe file pertains to the name HP Smart-Install Service, which is a part of HP Smart Install software, a product created by Hewlett-Packard (HP) Company. This file is an essential component that makes up the functions of the software associated with it. How important the file hpsisvc.exe is only recognized if a user exactly knows the significance of HP Smart Install, which is a program used that enables both wired and wireless HP LaserJet printing devices. With this software, a user does not have to use a software CD since the driver of a wired or wireless LaserJet printer is already included upon the installation. It also connects the devices to a computer, laptop, or notebook, and even tablet, without CD drives. To add that, this software allows multiple connections of computers to a single printer. As a component of the application, hpsisvc.exe file is important that helps make all these tasks enabled. Without this file, the HP Smart Install program may not properly work.
How can I stop hpsisvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpsisvc.exe. is used by HP Smart Install, If you shut down hpsisvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpsisvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP Smart Install, 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 Smart Install, 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 hpsisvc.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 hpsisvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpsisvc.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 hpsisvc.exe, belongs to, in this case HP Smart Install