How to remove HPWuSchd error

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HPWuSchd.exe file information

The process hpwuSchd belongs to the software Hewlett-Packard hpwuSchd or hp deskjet or HP Software Update or HPWuSchd.exe or HPWuSchd.exe" by Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com).

Description: File HPWuSchd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (typically C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 49152 bytes (98% of all occurrence), 27660 bytes, 25600 bytes.
File HPWuSchd.exe is not a Windows system file. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 38% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"HP software update" is not required to run at start up. HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist, create your own and run it manually

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

Right click the process and go to the root folder. Running "config.htm" will open a page with updating settings. Check never and be done with it.
Chris

Required scheduler for HP printers to keep updates for best possible driver configurations

constantly dicks the hard drive & network -- prevents laptop drive shutdown thereby hogging power. Apparently related to HP 4215 printer drivers. not required for function of printer. EXE file has some other name.
stevie B

This is a valid program but it is not required to run on startup.
daxu

I had something similar happen to me as Diane. I (ahem) upgraded to a newer HP driver for my OfficeJet, and now when I try to change the print Properties (e.g., change paper size or switch between B&W and color), the system hangs. If I do this when not connected to a LAN/WAN, I can access this with no problem. I think this HPWuSchd.exe is the culprit, or whatever is loading this file is. The HP tech was no help to me at all...he just sent me a link to show how to install a network printer (!!!).
Joe

updates some HP Sofware (eg. HP Printer)
Damian (further information)

We received an update from Hewlett Packard on our other computer (Compac) and downloaded it. What a mistake!!! The browser hardly moves and now I can't get any website to load, it comes up timed out! I did a virues scan and apparently it found adware *MultiDropper-DU* with the download.
Diane

HP Printer Scheduler
Georg (further information)

Parte di driver di una Stampante HP
Salvatore Scognamiglio

HP Printer Scheduler.
Oliver Dutta

Summary: 5 users think HPWuSchd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger.

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