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16%

16% of PCs block this file from running.

Additional versions

2.5.0.238	71.43%
2.1.0.235	28.57%

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Espresso.dll

HP Smart Print by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)

Remove Espresso.dll

Version:	2.1.0.235
MD5:	5022b4e7ab1bba088acd2118703176c3
SHA1:	37ab013e76d7000bffe0f06b6b32958249d169ff
SHA256:	95f07bf30dec037bffdf3ac1707bea8ae02e3352a322d3d1b81bce2379b05a74

Overview

espresso.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of Internet Explorer. It is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) which has full acess to the web browser's behaviors and content. It is installed with a couple of know programs including HP Smart Print 2.1 published by Hewlett-Packard and ESU for Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 published by Hewlett-Packard. The file is digitally signed by Hewlett-Packard Company which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

Details

File name:	espresso.dll
Publisher:	Hewlett-Packard
Product name:	HP Smart Print
Description:	HP Smart Print Browser Helper Object
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\smart print 2.1\espresso.dll
File version:	2.1.0.235
Size:	2.38 MB (2,491,856 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	Hewlett-Packard Company
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Effective date:	Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Expiration date:	Saturday, November 15, 2014
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
.NET CLR:	No

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Programs

The following programs will install this file

HP Smart Print

Hewlett-Packard

4% remove

“Smart Print is a printing application that allows you to print just what you want. Launch it from the button on the Bing Bar for HP or download Smart Print only for your browser. It will select an initial print-worthy area and format the print output appropriately so you save ink and paper. No more orphan pages! Save ink and paper by using the Smart Print application. Check out the before and after scenario, and you will find that Smart...”

ESU for Microsoft Windows 7 SP1

Hewlett-Packard

27% remove

This package installs Microsoft fixes and enhancements for the Microsoft 7 Operating Systems, as well as providing other fixes and enhancements that are specific to the listed notebook models. These fixes and enhancements are required to improve the performance of these notebook models.