Buttons & OSDs control application gen2
What is Buttons & OSDs control application gen2?
This package 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
The most used version is 1.0.0.20, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 648 KB (663,552 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.hp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett Packard\Buttons & OSDs control application gen2\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{5A627DFB-EA4C-4FFA-B711-69E849FB40D8}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 648 KB
Files installed by Buttons & OSDs control application gen2
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FastUserSwitching.exe - FastUser Application (FastUser MFC Application)
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OSDForm.exe - OSDForm Application (OSDForm MFC Application)
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HWManager.exe - OSD Application (OSD MFC Application)
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BRIGHTNESS.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- FastUserSwitching.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Buttons & OSDs control application gen2' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Hewlett Packard\Buttons & OSDs control application gen2\FastUserSwitching.exe".
How do I remove Buttons & OSDs control application gen2?
You can uninstall Buttons & OSDs control application gen2 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 Buttons & OSDs control application gen2, 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 Buttons & OSDs control application gen2.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 65%
Win Vista (SP1) 3%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
67.86% |
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| Windows 7 |
23.98% |
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| Windows 10 |
8.16% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
67.36% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.65% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.18% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
3.63% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
2.07% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
1.04% |
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Geography
73.02% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
73.02% |
| United Kingdom |
3.96% |
| Canada |
3.60% |
| Australia |
2.88% |
| France |
2.52% |
| Spain |
2.52% |
| Netherlands |
1.80% |
| Belgium |
1.08% |
| Singapore |
0.72% |
| Colombia |
0.72% |
| Sweden |
0.72% |
| Greece |
0.72% |
| Israel |
0.72% |
| Germany |
0.72% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
98.98% |
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| ASUS |
0.51% |
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| Intel |
0.51% |
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Common models |
| HP-Pavilion NC701AA-ABA I... |
16.39% |
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| HP-Pavilion NC700AA-ABA I... |
11.48% |
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| HP-Pavilion NE481AV-ABA I... |
3.83% |
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| HP-Pavilion FQ584AA-ABA I... |
3.83% |
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| HP-Pavilion VA284AV-ABA I... |
3.28% |
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| HP-Pavilion KQ436AA-ABA I... |
3.28% |
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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