How to remove an HPWuSchd error

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HPWuSchd.exe file information

The process known as HP Software Update belongs to software Hewlett-Packard hpwuSchd or HP Software Update or hp deskjet (version 5600, 3500) or HP Software by Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com).

Description: 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 7/XP are 49,152 bytes (98% of all occurrences), 27,660 bytes, 122,880 bytes or 25,600 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 39% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you still experience problems with HPWuSchd.exe, you can do the following:

look for help on the HP's website
completely remove HP Software or hp deskjet 5100 (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs)

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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 camouflages itself as HPWuSchd.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the HPWuSchd.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 Printer Scheduler.
Oliver Dutta

HP Printer Scheduler
Georg (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

updates some HP Sofware (eg. HP Printer)
Damian

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

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

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

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

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

installshield update service

Typical useless clutter

The HP printer drivers, particularly the update features, are incredibly annoying. They interrupt the user with pointless crashes and Windows 7 security/update requests and I suspect significantly slow boot and shutdown. Despite years of persistent crashes and nonsense, no useful updates from HP have come through. I'm removing it.
Rich

Summary: Average user rating of HPWuSchd.exe: based on 16 votes with 12 reviews.

5 users think HPWuSchd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade HPWuSchd.exe ("not sure about it").

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