thpsrv.exe
thpsrv.exe
Process name: TOSHIBA HDD Protection Service
Application using this process: TOSHIBA HDD Protection
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for thpsrv.exe problems
What is thpsrv.exe doing on my computer?
thpsrv.exe is a TOSHIBA HDD Protection Service from Toshiba Corporation belonging to TOSHIBA HDD Protection . This process, with the help of a built-in sensor, detects a sudden movement or a vibration of laptop and it parks the hard disk head in a safe position. This prevents mechanical damage to the hard disk that may be caused by the head to disk contact.
Non-system processes like thpsrv.exe 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 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Service 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 thpsrv.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software TOSHIBA HDD Protection on your PC, the commands contained in thpsrv.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a TOSHIBA HDD Protection Service process (also called a task).
Is thpsrv.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The thpsrv.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove thpsrv.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
thpsrv.exe is used by 'TOSHIBA HDD Protection'. This is an application created by 'Toshiba Corporation'.
If you no longer use TOSHIBA HDD Protection, you can permanently remove this software and thus thpsrv.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find TOSHIBA HDD Protection in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is thpsrv.exe 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 thpsrv.exe giving me errors?
Most thpsrv 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 Toshiba Corporation website for the latest TOSHIBA HDD Protection update.
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