How to Remove “HPQSWU03.DLL”

What is HPQSWU03.DLL?

The file named HPQSWU03.DLL is developed by HP Print Projects. The program is used by HP related software and works with the Windows OS. It is not part of any malware or Trojan attacks in the past making it generally safe to work with. The threat level of the file is 1. It receives proper security updates from the developer.

HPQSWU03.DLL is located in c:\windows\system32. The program is a non-system process which is not integral for the Windows operating system. The total size of the file and the latest version available is not known. It is a background process which can be disabled anytime without consequences for doing so. 

Affected Platform: Windows (XP, Vista, 7)

How to detect whether your system is affected by HPQSWU03.DLL?

Viruses can easily affect and corrupt “.exe” files causing several system malfunctions. Below are the symptoms to check if your system is infected with the malware:

  • Problem during computer startup.
  • Problem during program startup.
  • Errors while running specific functions.
  • Damaged and missing link files.
  • Conflict in the process.
  • Missing or corrupted driver files.
  • Invalid Windows registry.
  • Hardware malfunction.

To further establish the infection of malware, take the following steps:

  • Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys CTRL+ALT+DEL.
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the HPQSWU03.DLLfile and open its location.

If the file is located outside c:\windows\system32, then you should perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware infection.

How does Comodo Antivirus help you to protect your system from HPQSWU03.DLLmalware?

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Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove HPQSWU03.DLLmalware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

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First Seen: 08 April 2013 at 6:29 am
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Digitally
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Safe Entries
First Seen: 14 September 2009 at 4:57 am
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Signed
File
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130.0.303.
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