hpqwmiex.exe
HP Software Framework by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)
Overview
hpqwmiex.exe has 9 known versions, the most recent one is 6, 1, 16, 1. It is started as a Windows Service called 'HP Software Framework Service' with the name 'hpqwmiex'. 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 985.51 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Hewlett-Packard Company by the certification authority VeriSign. The programs HP Webcam, HP CoolSense and Microsoft Windows 8 ESU have been observed as installing specific variations of hpqwmiex.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0006% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 2.66 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 6.63 MB and typical read I/O operations are around 490 Bytes per minute.
 Details
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| File name: | hpqwmiex.exe |
| Publisher: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
| Product name: | HP Software Framework |
| Description: | HP Software Framework WMI Service |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\shared\hpqwmiex.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Tuesday, November 15, 2011 |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, November 15, 2014 |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | hpqwmiex |
| Display name: | HP Software Framework Service |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of HP Software Framework.)
“HP CoolSense Technology is a feature in some HP notebook computers that combines hardware, software, and mechanical design to dynamically manage the temperature of a notebook, and help keep you comfor...”
This package installs Microsoft fixes and enhancements for the Microsoft 7 Operating Systems, as well as providing other fixes and enhancements that are specific to the listed notebook models. These f...
This package installs Microsoft fixes and enhancements for the Microsoft 7 Operating Systems, as well as providing other fixes and enhancements that are specific to the listed notebook models. These f...
The HP Power Manager Utility notifies you when the current notebook power settings do not match the settings that HP recommends.The utility also provides an easy way to restore notebook power settings...
“This product detection tool gathers data about your HP and Compaq product to assist you in getting quick access to support information. No personal or private data is needed or accessed on your comput...”
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Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH |
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Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of hpqwmiex.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'hpqwmiex' (HP Software Framework Service)
- hpqwmiex
All file variations of hpqwmiex.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
58.27% |
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| Windows 8 |
18.35% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.83% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.40% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
5.04% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.16% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.16% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.08% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
0.36% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
0.36% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 63.18% of HP Software Framework.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
99.53% |
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| GIGABYTE |
0.47% |
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