How to remove shpc32 error

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shpc32.exe file information

The process SHPC32 - Port Monitor belongs to the software Lexmark shpc32.exe or SHPC32 - Port Monitor by Lexmark International.

Description: File shpc32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 40,960 bytes (56% of all occurrence), 32,768 bytes, 22,528 bytes.
shpc32.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 59% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"SHPC32" can run at start up. Port monitor for Lexmark printers on a USB connection. Ties in with the Printer Control Program. Features like cancelling a print are unavailable if disabled

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as shpc32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the shpc32.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

no clue it just kinda was in my processes one day, i say give it the ax, no harm, no foul.
peace

lot more than most...engineer for Lexmark...this is not a Lexmark process or executable
Marty Barnett

Summary: 1 user think shpc32.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade shpc32.exe ("not sure about it").

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