HPCommRecovery.exe is an executable file that is part of the CommRecovery software developed by HP (Hewlett-Packard). This software is typically pre-installed on HP computers and laptops. The file is usually located in the C:\Program Files\HPCommRecovery directory.
The CommRecovery software is designed to help users recover their system in case of data loss or system failure. It provides a backup and recovery solution that allows users to restore their system to a previous state, recover specific files or folders, or even perform a complete system recovery.
The need for HPCommRecovery.exe and the associated software depends on the user's requirements. If you frequently make changes to your system or handle important data, having a recovery solution like CommRecovery can be very beneficial. It provides a safety net in case something goes wrong, allowing you to restore your system without losing important data.
If you find that you never use this feature, or if you have another backup and recovery solution that you prefer, you might choose to remove it. Some users might choose to remove it if they find that it uses too many system resources or slows down their computer. Before removing it, make sure you have another reliable backup and recovery solution in place.
Description: HPCommRecovery.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. HPCommRecovery.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—e.g. C:\Program Files\HPCommRecovery\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 905,080 bytes (19% of all occurrences), 1,321,096 bytes and 17 more variants.
The process is a service (HP Comm Recover) running invisible in the background: Check and recover devices.
It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The HPCommRecovery.exe file is digitally signed.
Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
If HPCommRecovery.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 100% dangerous. The file size is 1,964,084 bytes.
The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows system file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. There is no file information.
HPCommRecovery.exe appears to be a compressed file.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as HPCommRecovery.exe. Therefore, you should check the HPCommRecovery.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
Suspicious. D.
consumes 80% of cpu
This task is probably a reccovery task if your computer gets corrupted it will open automatic repair Navi
On a fresh windows install (new Omen Bang & olufsen HP laptop from Frys) it is filling the application event logs with "Received Scan fail" warnings and "Force connect to network: wifi". Printer / scanner has never been installed and current working connection is Ethernet hardwired. Joenonamous
Mein neuer Laptop von der Firma HP enthält im Ordner Programme einen Unterordner HPCommRecovery. Dieser stammt offenbar von HP, denn ich habe noch nichts auf dem Laptop installiert und war auch noch nicht im Internet, der Laptop ist sozusagen noch jungfräulich. Vielleicht ist es ein Datensammeltool oder Spionageprogramm von HP. Es ist definitiv von HP, da auf dem Laptop nur Windows vorinstalliert ist und jede Menge HP Programme und anders HP Zeug (Werbesachen, Direktprogramm zu amazon.com und Ähnliches). Ich bin am Aufräumen bevor ich sonst etwas auf dem Laptop mache oder ins Internet gehe (ich bin hier jetzt mit meinem PC) und so habe ich auch diesen Unterordner recherchiert und das hier gefunden). Ich werte nicht mit "weder wichtig noch gefährlich", da diese Installation von HP ja einen Grund haben muß ! Ilse
Not a lot. I disabled it in "services" and re-started my hp pc. No errors encountered. PC bootup time reduced by 8 seconds. Rodney Alan Coleman
eats up to 98% of your cpu, causes severe lag spikes. Darren
Found on a customer's computer. While it was residing in the Program Files directory, it still seems suspicious. Removal reduces boot time greatly, and it is no longer reserving nearly all of her CPU and causing incredible load times and constant time-outs. Andrew J. Laramie
I have a NetGear NightHawk router. When ever HPCommRecovery.exe would activate, my router would reject the connection...disconnecting me from the wifi. It took me time to figure out what happened but the wifi disconnects found in the router's logs matched up with the event in the Windows Application event from hpcommrecovery.exe. The event ID was 0 and the text from the event was "Force connect to network". After I disabled hpcommrecovery.exe, I no longer had these random wifi disconnects. Also, the router log was showing this "[WLAN access rejected: incorrect security] from MAC wifi NIC's MAC address " Robert Mitchell
Summary: Average user rating of HPCommRecovery.exe:
based on 8 votes with 9 user comments.
One user thinks HPCommRecovery.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
3 users suspect danger.
2 users don't grade HPCommRecovery.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving HPCommRecovery issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with HPCommRecovery. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the HPCommRecovery.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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D.
Navi
Joenonamous
Ilse
Rodney Alan Coleman
Darren
Andrew J. Laramie
Robert Mitchell
Summary: Average user rating of HPCommRecovery.exe: based on 8 votes with 9 user comments. One user thinks HPCommRecovery.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. 2 users don't grade HPCommRecovery.exe ("not sure about it").