m_m_umpd.dll
m_m_umpd.dll
Process name: GSUMPD
Application using this process: User Mode Printer Driver for Windows 2000//XP
File location: C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3
Recommended: Check your system for m_m_umpd.dll problems
What is m_m_umpd.dll doing on my computer?
m_m_umpd.dll is a module belonging to User Mode Printer Driver for Windows 2000//XP from Granite Systems, Inc..
Non-system processes like m_m_umpd.dll originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the GSUMPD process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The m_m_umpd.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software User Mode Printer Driver for Windows 2000//XP on your PC, the commands contained in m_m_umpd.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a GSUMPD process (also called a task).
Is m_m_umpd.dll harmful?
m_m_umpd.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The m_m_umpd.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove m_m_umpd.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
m_m_umpd.dll is used by 'User Mode Printer Driver for Windows 2000//XP'. This is an application created by 'Granite Systems, Inc.'.
If you no longer use User Mode Printer Driver for Windows 2000//XP, you can permanently remove this software and thus m_m_umpd.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find User Mode Printer Driver for Windows 2000//XP in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is m_m_umpd.dll CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is m_m_umpd.dll giving me errors?
Most m_m_umpd issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Granite Systems, Inc. website for the latest User Mode Printer Driver for Windows 2000//XP update.
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