The file xpsp1hfm.exe is a product of Microsoft Windows Operating System manufactured and developed by Microsoft known simply as Windows XP. Microsoft Windows XP is one of Microsoft Windows operating systems that have ever been invented. This Windows XP version of Microsoft’s operating systems was first introduced on August 24, 2001. It has been used on personal computers as well as business computers since its release. The name given to it, Windows XP, is said to be the shortcut for the word ‘experience’ pertaining to the experience that customers will have when using this Windows version. Windows XP has a Graphical User Interface that has been updated since the last version of Windows before this one that impacts the visual effects like transparency and fading. Windows XP or the xpsp1hfm.exe process file has introduced features that users can easily understand and use to their advantage.
How can I stop xpsp1hfm.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. xpsp1hfm.exe. is used by Windows XP, If you shut down xpsp1hfm.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop xpsp1hfm.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Windows XP, 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.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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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 Windows XP, 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 xpsp1hfm.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 xpsp1hfm.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if xpsp1hfm.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 xpsp1hfm.exe, belongs to, in this case Windows XP