How to remove an HPWuSchd2 error

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HPWuSchd2.exe file information

The process known as Hewlett-Packard Product Assistant or hpwuSchd Application or hpwuSchd or HP Update or HP Product Assistant

belongs to software hp digital imaging - hp all-in-one series or hpwuSchd Application or hp digital imaging or HP Software Update Application or Hewlett-Packard hpwuSchd or HP Driver Diagnostics or HP Update or HP Image Zone Express

by Hewlett-Packard Co (www.hp.com) or Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com) or Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P (www.hp.com) or Hewlett-Packard Company (www.hp.com).

Description: The file HPWuSchd2.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder (common is C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 49,152 bytes (90% of all occurrences), 54,840 bytes and 12 more variants.
The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case of any problems with HPWuSchd2.exe, you can do the following:
1) uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > HP Software or HPProductAssistant)
2) visit the vendor's support site.

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

"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
"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 HPWuSchd2.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the HPWuSchd2.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 Update ..
Ahmed

It anonymously sends reports for HP digital printing stuff. Plus it updates stuff for your printer. It does NOT slow down your computer. If it does, you may have a virus.
ComputerGeek

HP updater... safe!
Roto Ruter

Seriously annoying little pocesss that slows down your bootup and can cause crashing.
GPSJane

go to the windows task bar go to process find file and click end then delete it without turning off your computer
meo

It is on my HP
Peter

it is an updater for hp products cams printers and computers not important to most, I found that it stayed after I uninstalled my hp printer removed it computer didnt explode. but if you are going to remove it try ending the process first to see how it effects your computer. ...you read tis do you think that some one is going to name a virus or keylogger "I am a virus" or do you think they will name it something to try to hide it?
lost in space

My HPWuSchd2.exe was installed by the software CD that came with HP LaserJet CP2025 that I got 06/09. If I go to Start/All Programs/HP there is an icon "HP update". Clicked it-It does check for updates. So there's a manual alternative. But that icon executes hpwucli.exe from the same folder that has HPWuSchd2.exe-the only other .exe there. Adrian, maybe you could use Windows Task Scheduler to run hpwucli.exe once a month.
BillFB

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Summary: Average user rating of HPWuSchd2.exe: based on 35 votes with 9 reviews.

15 users think HPWuSchd2.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 8 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 6 users suspect danger. 3 users think HPWuSchd2.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 6 users doesn't grade HPWuSchd2.exe ("not sure about it").

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