If you want to clean this file off your system safely, follow these steps:
Rarely, but possible. If you delete it and it returns after reboot, run or Kaspersky Rescue Disk – these boot before rootkits activate. hpbq138.exe
If you can provide additional details (e.g., where the file is located, whether it has a digital signature, or how it appeared), I can give a more targeted analysis. Otherwise, treat any unrecognized .exe with caution until verified. If you want to clean this file off
