HP AppsCenter for TouchSmart
What is HP AppsCenter for TouchSmart? (from Hewlett-Packard)
This program provides the HP TouchSmart Apps Center Application Update for the supported models that are running a supported operating system.
Overview
HP AppsCenter for TouchSmart is a program developed by Hewlett-Packard. It is bundled and preinstalled with various Hewlett-Packard computers. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is hpappscenter.exe. The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 4.2 MB (4,402,176 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 79% of users of HP AppsCenter for TouchSmart come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia and United Kingdom.
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/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\touchsmart\appscenter
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{8317485C-067B-4B5B-A2A3-9D36B7B0399E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.2 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by HP AppsCenter for TouchSmart
| Program executable: | hpappscenter.exe |
| Name: | AppsCenter |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\touchsmart\appscenter\hpappscenter.exe |
| MD5: | ab7b8b8706561d5ee3bf5fb0a88ee594 |
Additional files:
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appscenterdl.exe - AppsCenterDL
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dsetup.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® DirectX for Windows® (Direct driver preloader)
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dsetup32.dll (by Microsoft) - DirectX Setup - 32-bit piece
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dxsetup.exe - Microsoft DirectX Setup
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hplocalwebprintagent.exe - HPLocalWebPrintAgent
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pxcview.dll (by Tracker Software Products) - PDF-XChange Viewer (Viewer Simple SDK Libary)
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ventrilo.exe (by Flagship Industries) - Ventrilo Application (Ventrilo Client Program)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- ventrilo.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B96516CA-BB1D-47E0-9CB3-01AFBAF8750A}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- ventrilo.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Ventrilo\Ventrilo.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| hplocalwebprintagent.exe |
| Memory: | 30.69 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0047403509% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00154220% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00319815% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 387,739 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 2.78 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 2 Bytes | |
How do I remove HP AppsCenter for TouchSmart?
You can uninstall HP AppsCenter for TouchSmart 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 HP AppsCenter for TouchSmart, 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 HP AppsCenter for TouchSmart.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 79%
Win XP 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 18%
Keep it 82%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #12,553
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
88.20% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.00% |
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| Windows XP |
0.80% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
83.70% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.85% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.62% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.01% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
0.80% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
0.60% |
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Geography
79.29% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
79.29% |
| Australia |
3.54% |
| United Kingdom |
3.15% |
| France |
2.36% |
| Canada |
2.23% |
| Argentina |
1.31% |
| Spain |
1.05% |
| Brazil |
0.79% |
| New Zealand |
0.66% |
| Netherlands |
0.66% |
| Germany |
0.66% |
| United Arab Emirates |
0.66% |
| Italy |
0.52% |
| Malaysia |
0.52% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
99.60% |
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| Gateway |
0.20% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.20% |
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Common models |
| Hewlett-Packard 310-1125y |
15.96% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 310-1125f |
13.54% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 610-1030y |
9.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 610-1030f |
5.05% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 310-1126 |
4.85% |
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| Hewlett-Packard TouchSmar... |
4.44% |
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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