hpqgpc01.exe - Application Error While PC ShutDown

hpqgpc01.exe - Application Error : The exception unknown software exception (0xc0000005) occurred in the application at location 0x76bdbe16 you might face a similar error when shutting down your PC or turning off your laptop with windows vista 64-bit operating system installed.

You might get the hpqgpc01.exe - Application Error when the printer is turned off , many of the users including my colleague reported that there is no error when the printer is turned on.

The following is the workaround that is suggested by HP Support Forums Users to fix the issue, you can try your luck! I will keep you updated if hp releases a ptach or fix for the issue.

1) Insert Your Printer Driver Disc
2) Click Start-->Run
3) Type Control Printers and hit enter to bring the printers and faxes window
4) Right click on your HP Printer and click on properties
5) Click On sharing Tab
6) Click on Change Sharing Options. Click On Continue
7) Go To Drivers and click on additional drivers
For you information x64 represent 64 bit drivers and x86 is the 32 bit drivers
8) Keep the x64-bit alone and click on x86-bit
9) Close the program and restart the computer to get the changes effected.

Hopefully you should not have the error again,I tried this workaround and was not completely successful in eradication the error all the time, but restricted to few random times. Post your comments on this workaround using below comments section.

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Intel DG35EC BIOS Version 0116 Released

Intel released BIOS Version 0116 For Intel DG35Ec Mother Board ECG3510M.86A.0116. When it comes to the fixes and features of 0116 version, Updated values for Drive Configuration item "Configure SATA As” as per the release notes, you can get glance of the release notes for 0116 version and download the full release notes including the previous version fixes from Intel 0116 Release Notes

As usual there are three ways to update your DG35EC mother board bios, I use and recommend the easiest way to update the bios is to follow the Express Bios Update, its just a self extracting windows utility that makes your work simple.

The below information will give you a glance of the version no's and the operating system that are supported for Express Bios update .

English: ECG3510M.86A.0116.EB.EXE Download Directly From Intel

Ver:0116 Date:6/25/2009 Size:2367 (KB)

Operating Systems :OS Independent, Windows Vista* 32, Windows Vista* 64, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition, Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Professional x64 Edition

If you are more enthusiastic to keep you board drivers up to date, you can try other downloads for your Intel DG35EC Mother Board Here, you can also check my previous post on how to change the bios splash screen "Change Bios Splash Screen With Intel Integrator Assistant"

Hope that helps to keep you updated!

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Availability Of HP Software and Driver Downloads For Windows 7

Every eyes on Windows 7, If you are curious enough like me to get the HP products running with the new Windows 7 Operating system, you need to wait for the official release of HP Software Drivers which might not be too long. HP Software & Driver downloads will be available closer to the official release of Windows 7, which is scheduled for October 22, 2009.

Meanwhile you can consider the Windows 7 Upgrade Program options from HP , as quick walk through of windows 7 upgrade program from hp as follows.

Qualified PCs purchased from June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010, and factory-installed with one of the following operating systems may be eligible for an upgrade to Windows 7:
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* Windows Vista® Home Premium,
* Windows Vista® Business, or
* Windows Vista® Ultimate

News from HP And Windows 7

Discover more about whats new in windows 7 here, keep visiting this blog for more updates about windows 7 with HP, below are some quick glances that i like about windows 7.

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Speed Up Mouse Pointer For Flat Panel Wide Screen Monitors

Take advantage of mouse pointer settings in windows control panel If you are using a Flat Panel LCD wide screen monitors, this will help you make your mouse pointer move faster with a small nudge.The default mouse setting are preferable if you are using a CRT monitor as the resolutions and screen sizes are low when compared to the today's digital world of LCD monitors.

You might ask what is basic necessity of fastening the motion of mouse pointer for flat panel monitors, the answer is simple! If your screen size is 24 inch or higher the default mouse pointer motion settings might be frustrating to point to the destination as it might take three to four movements of your mouse to cover the region of your screen, speeding up the motion will do it as default.

The speed setting depends on your screen size and your convenience, try playing with the setting until you feel comfortable moving your mouse, just follow the below steps on how to adjust the mouse pointer settings in both windows XP and Windows Vista Operating systems.

1)Click Start
2)Control Panel
3)Click On Mouse (Click Printer and other hardware if you are using category view)
4)Select the Pointer Options Tab
5) Move The slider to the right side
6) I recommend to be on 8th dot for flat screen monitors
7)Click on apply and OK

Check the Adjustments you made moving your mouse entire your screen, check my previous post on the Review of Dell s2209w flat panel Wide screen Full HD Monitor if you are looking for affordable flat screen LCD monitor.Post your viewsabout this post using the below comments section.

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