Hpqthbg2.dll Download and Repair: Troubleshooting DLL Errors

Last Updated: 12/04/2023
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Version ThumbnailGenerator files, such as hpqthbg2.dll, are considered a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by Snapfish for hp digital imaging.

hpqthbg2.dll was first developed on 11/28/2008 for the Windows 10 Operating System in HP Photosmart Essential 3.5. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Snapfish.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DLL file troubleshooting, and list of free hpqthbg2.dll downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: hpqthbg2.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Version ThumbnailGenerator
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
Comments: This is Thumbnail Generator
File Operating System: Windows 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Hewlett-Packard Development Co. L.P.
Software Program: hp digital imaging
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) Hewlett-Packard Development Co. L.P. 1995-2008
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x1d8bd
Code Size: 131072


What are hpqthbg2.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library hpqthbg2.dll Errors

hpqthbg2.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like hpqthbg2.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like Setup.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. HP Photosmart Essential) could share the same hpqthbg2.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when hpqthbg2.dll is attempted to be loaded either when HP Photosmart Essential is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common hpqthbg2.dll errors include:

Your hpqthbg2.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with HP Photosmart Essential), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, hpqthbg2.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading HP Photosmart Essential, system crash while loading hpqthbg2.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix hpqthbg2.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your hpqthbg2.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the hpqthbg2.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed HP Photosmart Essential (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling HP Photosmart Essential software.

You can uninstall HP Photosmart Essential software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for HP Photosmart Essential 3.5 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall HP Photosmart Essential software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

HP Photosmart Essential 3.5

Snapfish

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many hpqthbg2.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the hpqthbg2.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your hpqthbg2.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate hpqthbg2.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free hpqthbg2.dll files for every applicable version of HP Photosmart Essential. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download hpqthbg2.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate HP Photosmart Essential folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Bin\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve hpqthbg2.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download hpqthbg2.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying hpqthbg2.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Snapfish typically does not release HP Photosmart Essential DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing hpqthbg2.dll and all other DLL files for HP Photosmart Essential. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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DLL Files Related to hpqthbg2.dll

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
System.Windows.Forms.n... Dynamic Link Library HP Photosmart Essential 3.5 17390080 C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft s...
hpqd_sdl_d_cz.dll dll for non-versioned MSI files hp digital imaging (120.000.110.011) 2560 C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
hpqd_sdl_d_sg.dll dll for non-versioned MSI files hp digital imaging (120.000.110.011) 2560 C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
hpqd_Calendar_HelpFile... dll for non-versioned MSI files hp digital imaging (120.000.110.011) 2560 C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
FileSyncShell.dll Microsoft OneDrive Shell Extension Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 1281896 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

Other Files Related to hpqthbg2.dll

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
CBS.log Log HP Photosmart Essential 3.5 1002079 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setupact.log Log HP Photosmart Essential 3.5 185483 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
SA.DAT Game Data HP Photosmart Essential 3.5 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
autorun.inf Setup Information HP Photosmart Essential 3.5 18565 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Temp\7zS0EFD\
setupapi.dev.log Log HP Photosmart Essential 3.5 684126 C:\Windows\inf\


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