HPHC_Service.exe
HP Support Assistant by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)
Overview
hphc_service.exe has 8 known versions, the most recent one is 5.2.9.2. It is started as a Windows Service with the name 'HP Health Check Service' and described as “HP Health Check Service”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 122.04 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Hewlett-Packard Company by the certification authority VeriSign. This is a .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) assembly. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0004% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 31.47 MB and typical read I/O operations are around 1.43 KB per minute.
What is hphc_service.exe?
HP Support Assistant is an HP application that helps maintain PC performance and resolve problems through automated updates and tune-ups, built-in diagnostics, and a choice of assistance options. Depending on the version of HP Support Assistant and various settings, HP Support Assistant can be launched through the Windows taskbar.
About hphc_service.exe (from Hewlett-Packard Company)
“HP Support Assistant helps you maintain your PC and avoid or resolve problems using automated updates and self-help options. One simple menu guides you to expert support should you need it. And it’s r”
Details |
File name: | hphc_service.exe |
Publisher: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
Product name: | HP Support Assistant |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\hp health check\hphc_service.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Windows Service |
Service name: | HP Health Check Service |
Description: | “HP Health Check Service” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of hphc_service.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'HP Health Check Service'
All file variations of hphc_service.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
68.42% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
10.53% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.53% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
5.26% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
5.26% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 63.16% of HP Support Assistant.