Process/task name: Hewlett Packard Software Update Scheduler
The process and file HPWuSchd.exe is the Hewlett Packard Software Update Scheduler, responsible for updating Hewlett Packard programs. It is usually installed together with HP devices, such as printers.
The process is responsible for periodically checking through the Internet, updates to drivers and HP programs.
Keeping this process running is not recommended, since updates are infrequent, and the process can cause errors and consume resources unnecessarily.
This file is usually located in:
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
This application loads at Windows startup under the name HP Software Update.
You can disable this process, using the msconfig tool (Start – Run – type: msconfig), Start tab and uncheck the item name: HP Software Update.
We have logs from other processes using the same file name:
• File: HPWuSchd.exe – Name: HP software update
The task and file HPWuSchd.exe is a software updater from HP.
It is usually launched together with Windows under the name of HP software update and the command or file HPWuSchd.exe.
Tip: Letting the HPWuSchd.exe process start alongside the system is not required or recommended. It can be started manually if needed.
Do you want to know if HPWuSchd.exe is a virus or malware? See: Is HPWuSchd.exe a virus?
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