I'm getting system log DCOM/10010 errors, and application log Userenv/1524 errors, and a dialog box discussing saving of data at logout when hpcmpmgr.exe is included in the startup. This ia friend's system, not sure how got to this state.

You may not need dcom , have a read of this . http://www.uksecurityonline.com/husdg/windowsxp/close135.htm

Disabling DCOM would be appropriate for this non-networked machine. However, hpcmpmgr.exe is part of the HKLM services - what is it trying to do? - Peregrine

I too have a problem with HPCMPMGR.exe What is HKLM service and how do I get rid of this? My problem is with shut-down, it holds up the process as it is not ending its task. What ever ITS task is... I want it off of here! I have an HP printer and scanner but this is something new in the last two weeks. Anyone?

I am having the same problem as SalliJ. Whenever I shutdown, the End Task box comes up saying hpcmpmgr.exe is not responding. I don't know what this is.... Help please!

http://h20015.www2.hp.com/hub_search/softwareDownloadIndex.jhtml?lc=en&softitem=dj-16758-1&sw_lang=en Release Date: 2003-11-26 Version: 1.0 Description: This utility will disable the HP Component Manager (hpcmpmgr.exe) on your computer, preventing any future calls to HP Servers for this program. The entries for the HP Component Manager software will be removed from the Windows Registry. HP advises owners using Windows Me and XP to make a System Restore point prior to running this utility and another after it has been run. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore to run System Restore

I am having this same problem. All printers are working ok. I noticed a utilizy on HP's site for disabling the HP Component Manager . Is this a good thing to do or do I need to have the HP Component Manager enabled to do anything worthwhile? Appreciate any info you can provide. Thanks. Ken