HPSA_Service.exe
HP Support Assistant by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)
Overview
There are 7 versions of hpsa_service.exe in the wild, the latest version being 7.2.45.3. It is started as a Windows Service with the name 'HP Support Assistant Service' and described as “HP Support Assistant 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 84.67 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Hewlett-Packard Company by VeriSign. Numerous variations of hpsa_service.exe have been installed with both HP Support Assistant and HP Webcam. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 31.53 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 40.04 KB per minute for reads and 29.38 KB per minute for writes.
What is hpsa_service.exe?
HP Support Assistant Service for 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 hpsa_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: | hpsa_service.exe |
Publisher: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
Product name: | HP Support Assistant |
Description: | HP Support Assistant Service |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\hp support framework\hpsa_service.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Windows Service |
Service name: | HP Support Assistant Service |
Description: | “HP Support Assistant Service” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of HP Support Assistant.)
“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...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of hpsa_service.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'HP Support Assistant Service'
All file variations of hpsa_service.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
88.89% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.44% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
2.22% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
2.22% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
2.22% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 66.67% of HP Support Assistant.