Should I remove HP SimplePass PE 2011?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
5.3.0.282	1.58%
5.3.0.273	6.07%
5.3.0.264	22.70%
5.3.0.194	40.35%
5.3.0.163	29.30%

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• ESU for Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
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Other programs by Hewlett-Packard

• HP SimplePass
• HP SimplePass 2011
• HP Update
• HP Documentation
• HP Registration Service
• HP Support Solutions Framework
• HP 3D DriveGuard
• Shop for HP Supplies
• HP Software Framework
• HP Quick Launch
• HP Wireless Button Driver
• I.R.I.S. OCR
• HP CoolSense
• HP Imaging Device Functions 14.0
• HP System Event Utility
• HP Solution Center 14.0
• HP Setup Manager
• HP Photo Creations
• HP FWUpdateEDO2
• HP Power Manager
• HP Customer Participation Program 14.0
• HP Product Detection
• HP Advisor
• HP Wireless Assistant
• HP On Screen Display
• HP MediaSmart DVD
• HP MediaSmart SmartMenu
• OCR Software by I.R.I.S. 13.0
• ESU for Microsoft Windows 7
• Energy Star Digital Logo
• HP Vision Hardware Diagnostics
• DVD Menu Pack for HP MediaSmart Video
• HP Customer Experience Enhancements
• Movie Theme Pack for HP MediaSmart Video
• HP Utility Center
• HP Launch Box
• HP Connection Manager
• HP MyRoom
• PictureMover
• HP Quick Start
• HP MediaSmart Music/Photo/Video
• HP QuickWeb
• Energy Star
• HP MediaSmart Webcam
• HP Document Manager 2.0
• HP LaserJet Professional P1100-P1560-P1600 Series
• HP MediaSmart Video
• HP MediaSmart Photo
• HP MediaSmart Music
• HP Hotkey Support

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• #2,564 HP SimplePass PE 2011 by Hewlett-Packard
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from Hewlett-Packard

Remove HP SimplePass PE 2011 by Hewlett-Packard

This software protects identity information and account access using the computer owner's fingerprint.

HP SimplePass PE 2011 is a software program developed by Hewlett-Packard. The most common release is 5.3.0.194, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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. In the Google Chrome browser, it will add an extension. The primary executable is named SimplePass.exe. The setup package generally installs about 43 files and is usually about 45.13 MB (47,318,240 bytes). The installed file TrueSuite.AutoSoftwareUpdate.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 51% of users of HP SimplePass PE 2011 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.

URL: www.HP.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\HP SimplePass 2011\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{00FF4EB6-6AAC-4E9D-A60A-8F388691BB27}

Estimated size: 45.13 MB

BioMonitor.exe
Memory:	1.61 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0015776047%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00109115%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00048645%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	57,714	8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:	355 Bytes	435.61 KB average
TrueSuiteService.exe
Memory:	1.6 MB
Total CPU:	0.0030585588%
Kernel CPU:	0.00154074%
User CPU:	0.00151782%
CPU cycles/sec:	2,954
I/O reads/min:	7.7 KB
I/O writes/min:	32 Bytes
TouchControl.exe
Memory:	5.07 MB
Total CPU:	0.0089240627%
Kernel CPU:	0.00726610%
User CPU:	0.00165797%
CPU cycles/sec:	29,941
I/O reads/min:	313 Bytes
I/O writes/min:	7 Bytes

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 SimplePass PE 2011, 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 SimplePass PE 2011.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 86% Win 7 0%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 10% Keep it 90%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	51.18%
United Kingdom	7.00%
Italy	5.37%
Germany	4.27%
Canada	3.67%
France	3.05%
Spain	2.59%
Netherlands	2.55%
Australia	2.00%
Sweden	1.45%
India	1.27%
Mexico	1.23%
Belgium	0.97%
Brazil	0.75%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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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