HPSF_Utils.exe
HP Support Assistant by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)
Overview
hpsf_utils.exe has 6 known versions, the most recent one is 7.0.39.15. During installation the program adds a job to the Task Scheduler. The average file size is about 25.36 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Hewlett-Packard Company by the certification authority VeriSign. Numerous variations of hpsf_utils.exe have been installed with both HP Support Assistant and HP Webcam. This is a .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) assembly.
What is hpsf_utils.exe?
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 hpsf_utils.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
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| File name: | hpsf_utils.exe |
| Publisher: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
| Product name: | HP Support Assistant |
| Description: | HP Support Assistant Utils |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\hp support framework\hpsf_utils.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, December 18, 2011 |
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 hpsf_utils.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Scheduled tasks
- The task 'First Boot' runs daily in the path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\First Boot'
- The task 'Opt-in For HP Support Assistant Quick Start' in the path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\Opt-in For HP Support Assistant Quick Start'
- Entry path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\First Boot'
All file variations of hpsf_utils.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
55.56% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
22.22% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
11.11% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 50.00% of HP Support Assistant.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
83.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
16.67% |
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