• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  [ C:\ Windows ]
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:No

Description:

The capon.exe file is incorporated with the Capon program. The main task of the capon.exe program is to ensure that a connection is made between the printer and the computer. It is the hardware driver that makes sure the tasks and messages between the computer and the device are sent and transmitted properly.

The capon.exe process is included in the purchase of select Canon printers. Basically, the capon.exe process is support software that the manufacturer offers for free. Support software applications are tools and applications that may be essential to the proper function of a device.

The user needs to install the capon.exe process in partnership with the Canon printer it came with. The process is not essential to the running of the system, but is necessary so that the Canon printer can function properly with the computer.

The capon.exe process does not have a visible window. The capon.exe application works on almost any operating system. It starts to run once the system is booted.

Once installed, the capon.exe file places an entry on the registry keys to enable it to run automatically. It also places an icon on the taskbar to show the user when the printer is available and ready for printing.

It is safe to leave the capon.exe process contained within the OS because there are no reports that this particular capon.exe process file had encountered problems with other Windows system core processes.

Hardware drivers such as the capon.exe application are necessary so that the devices they support can connect to almost any computer system. Devices cannot run in conjunction with the computer without hardware drivers. Communication would be impossible and tasks would not be completed.

The user can remove the capon.exe process by the Add/Remove option in the Control Panel of the system. However, removal of the program will result in errors when the printer is being operated.

The process file capon.exe was developed by Canon and is being distributed in an effort to help their consumers use their devices. Canon is a leader in computer devices and accessories such as cameras, camcorders, scanners, copiers and fax machines. The company has several models of printers available for sale. Examples include Photo Inkjet Printers, All-in-On Inkjet Printers, Multi-function printers, Compact Photo Printers and even Professional Large Format Inkjet Printers.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.