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Should I remove HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools E1?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #45,966
United States Rank #49,652
Reach 0.0018%

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.00 E1 100.00%

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HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 2.00 E1

What is HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools E1?  (from Hewlett-Packard)

This program contains the BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Utility for the supported notebook/laptop models and operating systems. The BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Utility enables users to set BIOS options through a Microsoft Windows based application that is hosted under the HP ProtectTools Security Ma...  Read more

Overview

HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 2.00 E1 is a software program developed by Hewlett-Packard. It is typically pre-installed with most new Hewlett-Packard computers. The primary executable is named HPWMIBIOSSettings.dll. The setup package is about 2.61 MB (2,739,124 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows XP. While about 51% of users of HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools E1 come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain and United Kingdom.

This program is pre-installed on the PC

Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.hp.com/support
Help link: www.hp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\0701\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{AE
Estimated size: 2.61 MB

Program filesFiles installed by HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 2.00 E1

Program module:HPWMIBIOSSettings.dll
Name:HPWMIBIOSSettings Module
Path:C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools\HPWMIBIOSSettings.dll
MD5:09943f6a37b13ddfb5a09711fa4d6bfc

How do I remove HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools E1?

You can uninstall HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools E1 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 2.00 E1, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools E1.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 91%
Win 7 (SP1) 3%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#45,966

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 97.14%
Windows 7 2.86%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 96.97%
Windows 7 Home Premium 3.03%

Distribution by countryGeography

51.02% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 51.02%
  Spain 8.16%
  United Kingdom 6.12%
  Japan 4.08%
  Poland 4.08%
  Italy 4.08%
  Hungary 4.08%
  Singapore 2.04%
  Taiwan 2.04%
  Finland 2.04%
  Australia 2.04%
  Sweden 2.04%
  Austria 2.04%
  Argentina 2.04%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 94.29%
Toshiba 2.86%
Sahara 2.86%
Common models
HP Compaq nc6400 (RM100ET... 6.25%
HP Compaq nc6400 (RM100AW... 3.13%
HP Compaq nc6400 (RM100AW... 3.13%
HP Compaq nc6400 (RE922US... 3.13%
HP Compaq nc6400 (RB523UA... 3.13%
HP Compaq nc6400 (GA953LS... 3.13%

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

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