What is NetworkCap.exe?

NetworkCap.exe is an executable file associated with the HP Network HSA (Host-based Security Architecture) software. This software is developed by HP (Hewlett-Packard) and is typically located in the C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hpcustomcapcomp.inf_amd64_79c5c41204d03777\x64 directory.

HP Network HSA is designed to provide enhanced security features for HP devices. It helps protect the system from unauthorized access and potential cyber threats. It can also assist in managing network connections and settings on HP devices.

As a part of the HP Network HSA software, NetworkCap.exe plays a crucial role in maintaining the security and network management of your HP device. If you are using an HP device and have this software installed, it is generally recommended to keep it for the system's security and proper functioning.

If you find that NetworkCap.exe is causing issues such as system slowdowns, frequent crashes, or if it is detected as a potential threat by your antivirus software, it may be necessary to remove it. Before doing so, ensure that the file is not a crucial system file. Always remember to back up your data before making significant changes to your system.

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NetworkCap.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with NetworkCap — NetworkCap.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as HP Network HSA Service belongs to software NetworkCap by HP (www.hp.com).

Description: NetworkCap.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file NetworkCap.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 (in most cases C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hpcustomcapcomp.inf_amd64_79c5c41204d03777\x64\ or C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hpcustomcapcomp.inf_amd64_7898ab4dfb5a2c7b\x64\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 514,320 bytes (6% of all occurrences), 445,712 bytes and 57 more variants.
The process is a background process, and the service name is HPNetworkCap.
NetworkCap.exe is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The file has a digital signature. NetworkCap.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The file is a file with no information about its developer. Therefore the technical security rating is 17% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

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If NetworkCap.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 766,504 bytes (11% of all occurrences), 753,184 bytes and 15 more variants. The program has no visible window. The process has no file description. The file is not a Windows core file. NetworkCap.exe is certified by a trustworthy company.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as NetworkCap.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the NetworkCap.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

blem while detecting active console session ID. This could be caused if the business logic ran while the user was not logged in. Attempting to impersonate logged in user. Problem while impersonating logged in user. bad array new length map/set T too long bad allocation Unknown exception Service name cannot be null Network service starting HP Network HSA Service Network service closing HSA Service successfully created -install to install the service. -remove to remove the service. -console to run in console mode. Service failed to run w/err 0x%08lx GetModuleFileName failed w/err 0x%08lx OpenSCManager failed w/err 0x%08lx CreateService failed w/err 0x%08lx OpenService failed w/err 0x%08lx Stopping %s. DeleteService failed w/err 0x%08lx Service Control Message : Control Message %d Event Type %d string too long Problem while retrieving the origin of the package. Problem while getting the count for the package info. Problem while opening the package info. Problem while getting the package info. Problem while getting the count for the package info. Insufficient buffer. vector T too long Service Control Message : Control Message %d Event Type %d converted to %d Service Control Message : Event type conversion caused exceptions Service trying to start. Service Start Service failed to start. Service Stop Service failed to stop. Service Power Event Service failed to handle power event Service Session Change Event Service failed to handle session change event Service Pause Service failed to pause.
aaron

The .exe, "NetworkCap.exe is not dangerous.
Peter

Summary: Average user rating of NetworkCap.exe: based on 2 votes with 2 user comments. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks NetworkCap.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.

Best practices for resolving NetworkCap issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with NetworkCap. 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 NetworkCap.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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