HpService.exe
HP 3D DriveGuard by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)
Overview
There are 2 versions of hpservice.exe in the wild, the latest version being 4, 0, 2, 1. It is started as a Windows Service called 'HP Service' with the name 'hpsrv'. 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 27.68 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Hewlett-Packard Company by VeriSign. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0001% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1.49 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 3.92 MB.
What is hpservice.exe?
HP 3D DriveGuard mitigates the risk of hard drive failure by protecting against short drops, rough handling, excessive vibration and other everyday wear and tear. with this HP Professional innovation, your critical information is not only better protected, but is more easily protected, whenever you’re on the move.
Details |
File name: | hpservice.exe |
Publisher: | Hewlett-Packard |
Product name: | HP 3D DriveGuard |
Description: | HpService |
Typical file path: | C:\Windows\System32\hpservice.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Wednesday, December 17, 2008 |
Expiration date: | Sunday, December 18, 2011 |
Windows Service |
Service name: | hpsrv |
Display name: | HP Service |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of hpservice.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'hpsrv' (HP Service)
- hpsrv
All file variations of hpservice.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
45.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
35.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
10.00% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
10.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 35.00% of HP 3D DriveGuard.