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60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

4.4.6.3 20.00%
4.3.1.2 24.00%
4.2.5.3 36.00%
4.1.11.3 20.00%

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HPSF.exe

HP Support Assistant by Hewlett-Packard (Signed)

Remove HPSF.exe
Version:   4.1.11.3
MD5:   acb856fe8856e8091f5ef0adb6450a55
SHA1:   b70c49309afa8b0006918fb71fb8c1a15bbbc6ad
SHA256:   c773fea4a10497efb1eb2d697ad04017fb423428d630b3f92c368740d18c0880

What is HPSF.exe?

HP Support Assistant Updater is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found.

About HPSF.exe (from Hewlett-Packard)

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

DetailsDetails

File name:hpsf.exe
Publisher:Hewlett-Packard
Product name:HP Support Assistant
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\hp support framework\hpsf.exe
File version:4.1.11.3
Size:856.76 KB (877,320 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Hewlett-Packard
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, March 19, 2007
Expiration date:Sunday, April 18, 2010
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Hewlett-Packard
22% remove
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 ready to go when you turn on your new HP PC with Windows® 7 or Windows® 8. HP Support Assistant is pre-installed on every new HP PC. HP Support Assistant is PC assistance your way. This HP program helps you maintain peak computer performance...
Roxio
6% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'HP Assistant Restart' runs on logon in the path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\HP Assistant Restart'
  • The job 'PC Tuneup' in the path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\PC Tuneup'
  • The task 'PC Health Analysis' runs weekly in the path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\PC Health Analysis'
  • Entry path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\PC Tuneup'
  • Entry path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\PC Health Analysis'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\HP Assistant Restart'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 80.00%
Windows 8 Pro 16.00%
Windows 7 Professional 4.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 80.00% of HP Support Assistant.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 100.00%
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