HP SimplePass PE 2012
What is HP SimplePass PE 2012?
This software protects identity information and account access using the computer owner's fingerprint.
About (from Hewlett-Packard)
A fingerprint reader is a security device that uses a scanned image of your finger for authentication. With fingerprint security software you can logon to applications and secure web site by scanning your finger instead of typing your user name and password from the keyboard. Some versions of the HP SimplePass fingerpr... Read more
Overview
HP SimplePass PE 2012 is a program developed by Hewlett-Packard. 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). In the Google Chrome browser, it will add an extension. The main program executable is SimplePass.exe. The software installer includes 38 files and is usually about 45.95 MB (48,186,880 bytes). TrueSuite.AutoSoftwareUpdate.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 69% of users of HP SimplePass PE 2012 come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.HP.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\HP SimplePass 2012\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{423FBEB8-21C6-4720-A8DA-B19B06FDB607}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 45.95 MB
Files installed by HP SimplePass PE 2012
| Program executable: | SimplePass.exe |
| Name: | SimplePass 2012 |
| HP SimplePass 2012 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\HP SimplePass 2012\SimplePass.exe |
| MD5: | 21a639ea6be7f1e77002899039ea5b20 |
Additional files:
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AppLogon.dll (by HP) - Simple Pass 2012 (AppLogon Dynamic Link Library)
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AppLogonShell.exe (by HP) - AppLogon Shell
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BioLayer.dll - BioLayer Dynamic Link Library
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BioLayerAdapter.dll - BioLayerAdapter Dynamic Link Library
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BioMonitor.exe - BioMonitor
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BrowserLaunch.exe - Browser Launch
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DataManager.dll - DataManager Dynamic Link Library
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IEBHO.dll - Website Log On
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Splash.exe - Splash
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TokenMachine.dll - Token Machine Dynamic Link Library
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TrueSuite.AutoSoftwareUpdate.dll - HP update module
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TrueSuite.EnumWindowsUsers.dll - EnumWindowsUsers.dll
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TrueSuiteService.exe - HP Service
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TSLog.dll - TSLog Dynamic Link Library
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TSLogAdapter.dll - TSLogAdapter Dynamic Link Library
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UserFeedback.exe - User Feedback
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CheckUpdate.exe - SimplePass 2012 (HP SimplePass 2012)
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ProfileManagement.dll
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SimplePass.exe
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TouchControl.exe - TouchControl
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HighContrast.Theme.dll - CustomTheme
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HP.Theme.dll
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tschrome.crx
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WhiteListExample.json
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- IEBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'TrueSuite Website Log On' with the class of {8590886E-EC8C-43C1-A32C-E4C2B0B6395B} (TSBHO Class).
Scheduled Task
- Splash.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8B0DAD1F-F0D1-4984-B49D-0DD5F6F9B33A}' (runs on registration).
Service
- TrueSuiteService.exe runs as a service named 'TrueSuiteService' (FPLService) "Provides convenient and secure fingerprint authentication and identity management.".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| BioMonitor.exe |
| Memory: | 1.59 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001878847% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00004795% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00013994% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 133,527 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 13 Bytes | |
| TrueSuiteService.exe |
| Memory: | 1.7 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001236517% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00011860% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000505% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 169,393 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 206.02 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 3.76 KB | |
| TouchControl.exe |
| Memory: | 4.88 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0008241989% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00048428% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00033992% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 983,465 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 2.24 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 288 Bytes | |
How do I remove HP SimplePass PE 2012?
You can uninstall HP SimplePass PE 2012 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 SimplePass PE 2012, 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 SimplePass PE 2012.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by HP SimplePass PE 2012 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- 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.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 86%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
86.29% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.41% |
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| Windows XP |
0.30% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
81.17% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
10.46% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.24% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.79% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.20% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
0.75% |
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Geography
68.85% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
68.85% |
| Italy |
7.07% |
| Canada |
4.65% |
| Mexico |
2.53% |
| France |
1.48% |
| Spain |
1.48% |
| Australia |
1.27% |
| United Kingdom |
0.95% |
| United Arab Emirates |
0.74% |
| Switzerland |
0.63% |
| Germany |
0.53% |
| DK |
0.53% |
| Peru |
0.53% |
| Dominican Republic |
0.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
99.70% |
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| Dell |
0.30% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
39.58% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
25.19% |
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| HP Folio 13 Notebook PC |
25.04% |
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| HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook ... |
6.30% |
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| HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook ... |
0.75% |
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| HP Pavilion g4 Notebook P... |
0.60% |
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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