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6% of PCs block this file from running.

VersionsAdditional versions

3, 0, 10, 1 52.94%
3, 0, 8, 1 29.41%
3, 0, 2, 1 5.88%
2, 0, 6, 1 5.88%
2, 0, 2, 4 5.88%

HPQWACom.dll

HPQWACom Module by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)

Remove HPQWACom.dll
Version:   2, 0, 2, 4
MD5:   2aae96e68a617bac98827876dc2fe3d7
SHA1:   d097ce2692a8f51fb2c5abcc899c5df12222d81e

Overview

hpqwacom.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of Internet Explorer. It is marked as a Safe for Scripting ActiveX control for IE which allows it to execute scripts within the web browser which is allowed becuase the module is digitall signed. It is installed with a couple of know programs including HP Pavillion dv4000 User Guides published by Hewlett-Packard and HP Wireless Assistant 2.00 C1 published by Hewlett-Packard. The file is digitally signed by Hewlett-Packard Company which was issued by the Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd. certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:hpqwacom.dll
Publisher:Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Product name:HPQWACom Module
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\hp wireless assistant\hpqwacom.dll
File version:2, 0, 2, 4
Size:168 KB (172,032 bytes)
Build date:12/7/2005 4:09 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Hewlett-Packard Company
Authority (CA):Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd.
Effective date:Friday, April 8, 2005
Expiration date:Saturday, April 7, 2007
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Hewlett-Packard
8% remove
HP Pavillion dv4000 User Guides is an inetegrated and online user guide to learn how to operate and manage the PC, and to solve problems.
Hewlett-Packard
7% remove
This program contains the HP Wireless Assistant for the supported notebook models and operating systems. The HP Wireless Assistant reports the power state and Microsoft Windows Device Manager status of integrated wireless devices, alerts the user when the status of a device changes, and enables the user to turn integrated wireless devices on and off.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Safe for scripting controls
Marked as a safe ActiveX control for Internet Explorer (digitally signed with script execution permission)
  • Implemented as 'CLSID\{8C5889DC-6D8C-46D2-9948-B73BFEBBB723}\Implemented Categories\{7DD95801-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}'
Safe for initializing controls
  • {8C5889DC-6D8C-46D2-9948-B73BFEBBB723}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows Vista Home Premium 53.33%
Windows Vista Home Basic 33.33%
Windows Vista Business 13.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 40.00% of HPQWACom Module.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 100.00%
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