What is HPQPLUGOUT03.DLL ?

The file named HPQPLUGOUT03.DLL is developed by Hewlett Packard Company. The program is used by a software HP Print Projects. While it is not a core file for the operating system, it is essential for related software to function efficiently. The background process is not digitally verified but is not involved in any malicious activities in the past. The threat level is 1.

HPQPLUGOUT03.DLL is located in C:\Program Files\hp\print projects\common01\bin\hpqplugout03.dll. The total size of the DLL file is 139.5 kilobytes. The latest version of the program is 130.0.313.000. The file is used in the Windows platform but it is a non-system process not directly related to the performance of the operating system.

Affected Platform: Windows Vista,7.

How to check if your computer is infected with HPQPLUGOUT03.DLL malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to check if your PC is infected with HPQPLUGOUT03.DLL malware:

• Unstable internet connection
• Browser redirects to unwanted websites
• PC performance slows down
• Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
• System screen freezes repeatedly

If you find any of the above mentioned symptoms, take the following steps to be sure about the malware infection:

• Press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.
• Go to the process tab and right-click on the HPQPLUGOUT03.DLL file and open its location.

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then you should take measures to get rid of the malware.

How to remove HPQPLUGOUT03.DLL malware from system with Comodo Cleaning Essentials?

Comodo Cleaning Essentials (CCE) incorporates antivirus software with unique features like auto-sandboxing to identify and obstruct every suspicious process running on an endpoint with a single click. To remove HPQPLUGOUT03.DLL malware using CCE, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Download the CCE suite.

Step 2: To start the application, double-click on the CCE.exe file.

Step 3: It then probes the antivirus to initiate a full system scan to identify and remove any existing malicious files.

Step 4: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 5: Comodo Cleaning Essentials will remove HPQPLUGOUT03.DLL malware from your computer including all other malwares!