How to remove an hpbpro error

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Hpbpro.exe file information

The process known as PortResolver Module belongs to software PortResolver Module or hp LaserJet (version 1010 Series, 1150 / 1300, 4250/4350/4240) or HP Deskjet (version 6800) or HP Port Resolver or hp LaserJet all-in-one or ESRI MapObjects (version 2 Runtime) or hppDustDevil by Hewlett-Packard Company (www.hp.com) or Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com).

Description: hpbpro.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 81,920 bytes (77% of all occurrences) or 77,824 bytes.
The program is not visible. Hpbpro.exe is not a Windows system file. File hpbpro.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 23% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You can uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ ESRI MapObjects 2 Runtime.

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If hpbpro.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 31% dangerous. The file size is 77,824 bytes (92% of all occurrences), 78,083 bytes or 110,592 bytes. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel.
You can uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ hp LaserJet 1010 Series or hppDustDevil.

External information from Paul Collins:

"HP Port Resolver": ??

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as hpbpro.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the hpbpro.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

HP product and is not needed. Just fluff and problems. See link!
Kerby (further information)

HP Port Resolver
Adeel

it's the Hewlett Packard printer port resolver module
Peter (further information)

part of hp printer files

Übermittelt daten an HP
gimo76

It is certainly part of the sofware used to drive an hp color laserjet. Sometimes when it "has encounterd a problem and needs to close" no further diffuculty emerges. At other times memory error messages appear, sumtimes followed by abrubt application failures. HP seems to know little about why this problem occurs.
Pete M

too many files in task manager and not deletable
rahul

Replicates itself with each print job eventually forcing me to reboot to clear all of the instances.
Michehl R. Gent

Find solution on HP pages, with hpbpro fix for client and for server.
Mark Puska (further information)

HP product AKA "A useless background program that eats up RAM." My advice, get rid of it.
halcyonyears

It has brought my server to it's knees on more than one occasion
Linda C. Cave

A file that is necessary for certain HP printer programs. It functions to keep appropriate port available consistantly..
JeroldO

File that makes HP printers work on a MacAdress level
Tummas Kruse

Unles you are printing from the computer it appears on, you don't need it
Bob Smith

Summary: Average user rating of hpbpro.exe: based on 16 votes with 14 reviews.

5 users think hpbpro.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think hpbpro.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade hpbpro.exe ("not sure about it").

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