The hpztsb09.exe file is an instance of Windows process called Hewlett-Packard DeskJet, also called as HPDJ Taskbar Utility, and a part of a printing device known as HP DeskJet, which is developed by Hewlett-Packard, or HP. HPDJ Taskbar Utility has the function to add a system tray icon to the taskbar, assist in diagnosing printing related problems, and do maintenance tasks as well as diagnostics. It is basically a process that becomes beneficial and helpful for a user to detect some troubles related to his or her printing using HP DeskJet. HPDJ Taskbar Utility tool, or hpztsb07.exe, must run in the background, as it is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher (VeriSign Time Stamping Service). This implies that must not be terminated or stopped, and as a Windows file, it is compatible with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, such as Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows NT.
How can I stop hpztsb09.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpztsb09.exe. is used by HP DeskJet, If you shut down hpztsb09.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpztsb09.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP DeskJet, 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 DeskJet, 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 hpztsb09.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 hpztsb09.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpztsb09.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 hpztsb09.exe, belongs to, in this case HP DeskJet