Should I block it?

60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

70.0.170.000 66.67%
61.0.163.000 33.33%

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hpqste08.exe

hp digital imaging by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)

Remove hpqste08.exe
Version:   61.0.163.000
MD5:   0313129323aaefadb820082d014f4dac
SHA1:   61d56ed1145ddc6e31e072a80de650a4b87259bf
SHA256:   49e029aaf9eef2e82e414cb4906c09902cbe751fd80eaf493c86638ffb475c16

What is hpqste08.exe?

HP CUE Status is installed when you install a HP printer, scanner or other device on the computer. It is used to communicate various functions between the HP hardware and installed software. The program is installed with either the driver or HP Digital Imaging software suite included with the device.

Overview

hpqste08.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. The file is digitally signed by Hewlett-Packard Company which was issued by the Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd. certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:hpqste08.exe
Publisher:Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Product name:hp digital imaging
Description:HP CUE Status
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\hp\digital imaging\bin\hpqste08.exe
Original name:HPQSTS00.EXE
File version:61.0.163.000
Product version:061.000.163.000
Size:200 KB (204,800 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Hewlett-Packard Company
Authority (CA):Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd.
Effective date:Friday, April 8, 2005
Expiration date:Saturday, April 7, 2007
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Programmer\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqste08.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqste08.exe'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 100.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

DK installs about 50.00% of hp digital imaging.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Intel 100.00%
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