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6, 1, 16, 1 7.19%
4, 6, 10, 1 19.42%
4, 6, 8, 1 65.11%
4, 5, 12, 1 0.72%
4, 5, 10, 1 3.24%
4, 5, 1, 1 0.36%
4, 1, 13, 1 1.80%
4, 1, 12, 1 0.36%
4, 1, 8, 1 1.80%

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hpqwmiex.exe

HP Software Framework by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)

Remove hpqwmiex.exe
Version:   6, 1, 16, 1
MD5:   d2946d9f020ae76e9cef9b4a6df838c0
SHA1:   89dc7816741bda2b6280a7ab31867041163d2962

Overview

hpqwmiex.exe runs as a service under the name HP Software Framework Service (hpqwmiex) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including HP CoolSense published by Hewlett-Packard, ESU for Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 from Hewlett-Packard and ESU for Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 by Hewlett-Packard. The file is digitally signed by Hewlett-Packard Company which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

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
File version:6, 1, 16, 1
Size:1.08 MB (1,129,760 bytes)
Build date:5/13/2013 9:01 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Hewlett-Packard Company
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Expiration date:Saturday, November 15, 2014
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Hewlett-Packard
8% remove
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 comfortable while using it. With CoolSense, in addition to the improved design of air flow through the case, you can adjust the computer for higher performance, cooler operation, or quieter operation. All three settings have their advantages and ...
Hewlett-Packard
27% remove
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 fixes and enhancements are required to improve the performance of these notebook models.
Hewlett-Packard
24% remove
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 fixes and enhancements are required to improve the performance of these notebook models.
Hewlett-Packard
12% remove
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 to the HP recommended settings.
Hewlett-Packard
21% remove
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 computer. Technical data is gathered for the products supported by this tool and is used to identify the product name. In some instances, the tool may be unable to get the product name. If this happens, the tool will look up the serial number for...
Hewlett-Packard
12% remove
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
7% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'hpqwmiex' (HP Software Framework Service)
  • hpqwmiex

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00004970%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00002232%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00002738%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:76,975 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:13,626/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:2.27 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):4.98 MB
Private (minimum):2.86 MB
Non-paged memory:2.27 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:59.42 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):64.94 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:3.33 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):6.92 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:31,126/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:194 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O other transfer:123 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:16/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:239
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\shared\hpqwmiex.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:hpqwmiex
Display name:HP Software Framework Service
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 55.00%
Windows 8 20.00%
Windows 8.1 9.50%
Windows 7 Professional 4.00%
Windows 8 Pro 4.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 1.50%
Windows Vista Ultimate 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 62.81% of HP Software Framework.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 99.49%
GIGABYTE 0.51%
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