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How to remove HPLamp error


The free file information forum can help you find out if HPLamp.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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HPLamp.exe file information

The process belongs to the software hplamp.exe or HP PrecisionScan Pro and by unknown.

Description: HPLamp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - usually C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP PrecisionScan\PrecisionScan\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 42,496 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 53,248 bytes, 43,520 bytes, 45,056 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 62% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "HpLamp" must run at start up. HP Scanner Utility that controls your scanner’s light bulb. Needed if it's switched on. Also refer here for troubleshooting

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as HPLamp.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the HPLamp.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

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Although the scanner device is not turned on (powered up), this file is still loaded.
  Einar Lindahl  
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I belive that file aren't dangerous for PC, Is a controller of Scanner and this file is in use ever with on of the computer
  Javier Gutierrez  
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Works as stated above. Harmless.
  deanc@dynamicintl.com  
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Software to control HP ScanJet scanner
  Christian  
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Installed with HP Scanner software driver. Aparently monitors the activity of the scanner and automatically turns off the lamp when not in use.
  Bill Genzer  

Summary: 7 users think HPLamp.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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