HPSFMsgr.exe
HP Support Assistant by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)
Overview
There are 3 versions of hpsfmsgr.exe in the wild, the latest version being 6.0.0.16. hpsfmsgr.exe is run as a standard windows process with the logged in user's account privileges. The process utilizes the Windows Task Scheduler to automatically launch the file as a process when a user logs into Windows. The average file size is about 711.05 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 less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 72.97 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 407.7 KB per minute for reads and 716 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is hpsfmsgr.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 hpsfmsgr.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: | hpsfmsgr.exe |
Publisher: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
Product name: | HP Support Assistant |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\hp support framework\resources\hpsfmessenger\hpsfmsgr.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of hpsfmsgr.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Scheduled tasks
- The job 'HP Support Assistant Quick Start' runs on logon in the path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\HP Support Assistant Quick Start'
- Entry path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\HP Support Assistant Quick Start'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\HP Support Assistant Quick Start'
All file variations of hpsfmsgr.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
84.78% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.35% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
4.35% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
4.35% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
2.17% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 58.14% of HP Support Assistant.