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hpjetdsc.exe file information

The process HP JetAdmin Discovery Indicator belongs to the software Hewlett-Packard JetAdmin Discovery Indicator by Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com).

Description: hpjetdsc.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 25088 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File hpjetdsc.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 60% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "HP JetDiscovery" is not required to run at start up. HP JetAdmin software which monitors printing jobs on a network environment
  • "JetAdmin Discovery Indicator" must run at start up. HP JetAdmin software for HP JetDirect Print Servers. HPJETDSC.EXE is the file necessary for the JetAdmin Discovery Indicator (paper airplane in the taskbar). It gets launched automatically through the registry, and remains active to control the Discovery Indicator

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as hpjetdsc.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the hpjetdsc.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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Old HP program that is used for network printing and discovery of hp jet printers on port 9100
   

Summary: 1 user think hpjetdsc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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