Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, Hewlett-Packard Company publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
 PE file structure
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Import table
mscoree.dll
DllMain
HardwareAccess.dll
HardwareAccess by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)
| Version: | 1.0.0.0 |
| MD5: | aadba44e2f3b2780ef13e2ffbe77fd3e |
| SHA1: | 5402a7e852fd9e59ee4cd35429f27ca32d9ecab8 |
| SHA256: | 790ba85e74a1b023d1b6724fcb9b10e7f1906e8cc60a87a591ce3af52a663f8b |
Overview
hardwareaccess.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This is typically installed with the program HP Power Assistant published by Hewlett-Packard and is usually factory installed by the OEM. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Hewlett-Packard Company which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | hardwareaccess.dll |
| Product name: | HardwareAccess |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\hp wireless assistant\hardwareaccess.dll |
| File version: | 1.0.0.0 |
| Size: | 95.05 KB (97,336 bytes) |
| Build date: | 3/17/2011 9:04 PM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, December 17, 2008 |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, December 18, 2011 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
The HP Power Assistant provides an easy method for changing operating system and device configuration settings in order to manage power consumption.
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
79.17% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.17% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 50.00% of HardwareAccess.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
100.00% |
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