Button Manager
What is Button Manager?
Button Manager provides the driver for the HP TouchSmart Button and On-Screen Display (OSD) Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for the supported desktop models and operating systems.
Overview
It is bundled and preinstalled with various Hewlett-Packard computers. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The main program executable is Button Manager.exe.
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Such software is installed by the manufacture when delivering the PC to the end user. Some pre-installed programs are considered bloatware as they are simply limited function trials, while others are required for proper PC operation.
Program details
URL: www.hp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\HP\Button Manager
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{C
Language: Italian
Files installed by Button Manager
| Program executable: | Button Manager.exe |
| Name: | Button Manager |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\HP\Button Manager\Button Manager.exe |
| MD5: | 2a1a56757f7d97609867bdd55a3a05fc |
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- Button Manager.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Button Manager.exe' which loads as C:\Program Files\HP\Button Manager\Button Manager.exe.
How do I remove Button Manager?
You can uninstall Button Manager from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Button Manager, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Button Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
Win 7 6%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 43%
Keep it 57%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
38.89% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.78% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
16.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.11% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.56% |
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Geography
90.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.00% |
| Mexico |
3.33% |
| Portugal |
3.33% |
| Italy |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
86.67% |
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| Toshiba |
6.67% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.67% |
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Common models |
| HP-Pavilion NY809AV-ABA e... |
12.50% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L305D |
6.25% |
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| NVIDIA 132-CK-NF78 |
6.25% |
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| MSI MS-7623 |
6.25% |
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| HP-Pavilion NY599AA-ABA e... |
6.25% |
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| HP-Pavilion NY556AA-ABA e... |
6.25% |
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About Hewlett-Packard
HP provides products, software solutions and services to consumers, from enterprises to consumers including customers in the government, health and education sectors.
Publisher URL: www.hp.com