How to remove cmpdpsrv error

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cmpdpsrv.exe file information

The process PDP RPC Server belongs to the software Printer Driver Plus by Conexant Systems, Inc (www.conexant.com) or DeviceGuys, Inc.

Description: cmpdpsrv.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 40,960 bytes (51% of all occurrence), 45,056 bytes.
The program has no visible window. File cmpdpsrv.exe is not a Windows core file. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"CMPDPSRV" can run at start up. Printer Driver Plus from ViewAhead Technology (formerly DeviceGuys, Inc.). "Printer Driver Plus seamlessly integrates all the necessary components of a printer driver, plus more." Installed with some Compaq and Lexmark printers

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as cmpdpsrv.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the cmpdpsrv.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

I killed my copy, and was still able to print things...

I am pretty sure this file is installed when I load the application for my Compaq Inkjet 650 printer.
Thomas

Used by compaq IJ650 printers.. I wouldn't delete it unless you don't use your printer and have incoming port 1029 blocked by your router

It prevents you from opening the Task Manager

Only came up after new XP update and changes to network settings
Mike

Something to do with printer, opens port zero, winxp firewall doesn't like it.
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Summary: 1 user think cmpdpsrv.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think cmpdpsrv.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade cmpdpsrv.exe ("not sure about it").

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