HP ProtectTools Security Manager
What is HP ProtectTools Security Manager? (from Hewlett-Packard)
HP ProtectTools Security Manager is now available on a wide array of Business Notebooks and select Business Desktops and Workstations. Built on open standards and HP intellectual property, HP ProtectTools Security Manager can be configured to prevent unauthorized access using Smart Cards, TPM Embedded security chips, U... Read more
Overview
HP ProtectTools Security Manager is a software program developed by Hewlett-Packard. The most common release is 3.00 a10, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The primary executable is named controlPanelIcon.exe. The setup package generally installs about 75 files and is usually about 74.99 MB (78,631,185 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 34% of users of HP ProtectTools Security Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.hp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP ProtectTools Security Manager\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP ProtectTools Security Manager\Bin\setup.exe
Estimated size: 74.99 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by HP ProtectTools Security Manager
| Program executable: | controlPanelIcon.exe |
| Path: | C:\Windows\Installer\{2DB165DC-DDB4-403F-B985-19F3EC7D0357}\controlPanelIcon.exe |
| MD5: | d684583cc86d0a6a9173966ffd99d973 |
Additional files:
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hpqtpm.dll - HP ProtectTools Security Manager (HP ProtectTools)
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HSTPBA.dll
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HstVer.exe - HstVer
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PTAdmin.exe - HP ProtectTools Security manager
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PTBackup.exe
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PTBAR.dll - HP ProtectTools Backup and Restore
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PTHost.exe
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pthosttr.exe
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PTRes.dll
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hpqcom.dll - hpqcom Dynamic Link Library
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PTChangeFilterService.exe - PTChangeFilterService
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PTDemo.exe - ProtectTools Demo
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hpqsmcs.dll - ProtectTools DLL
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HPSpareKey.exe - HPSpareKey
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PTServs.exe
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Setup.exe - Setup Launcher Unicode
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- pthosttr.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PTHOSTTR' which loads as C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP ProtectTools Security Manager\PTHOSTTR.EXE /Start.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| pthosttr.exe |
| Memory: | 3.07 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0025341787% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00196378% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00057039% | |
How do I remove HP ProtectTools Security Manager?
You can uninstall HP ProtectTools Security 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 HP ProtectTools Security 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 HP ProtectTools Security Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 7 0%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.85% |
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| Windows Vista |
20.35% |
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| Windows XP |
11.16% |
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| Windows 10 |
6.65% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
51.51% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.83% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
9.08% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
8.21% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.80% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.24% |
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Geography
34.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
34.33% |
| United Kingdom |
5.61% |
| Italy |
5.41% |
| Germany |
5.11% |
| France |
4.75% |
| Netherlands |
4.25% |
| Sweden |
3.35% |
| Spain |
2.35% |
| Finland |
2.20% |
| Canada |
2.05% |
| Poland |
1.55% |
| Norway |
1.45% |
| Czech Republic |
1.45% |
| Austria |
1.40% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
99.52% |
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| Dell |
0.30% |
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| Acer |
0.18% |
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Common models |
| HP ProBook 4520s |
13.76% |
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| HP Compaq 6720s |
8.56% |
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| HP ProBook 4720s |
5.13% |
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| HP Pro 3130 Microtower PC |
4.87% |
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| HP 500B Microtower |
4.81% |
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| HP 550 |
4.48% |
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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