My HP Game Console
What is My HP Game Console?
My HP Games is the Hewlett-Packard branded version of the WildTangent game center that is pre-installed with many HP PCs. During pre-install it includes several WT games already loaded on to the PC for instant trial play. If you do not play WildTangent games or do not wish to use the trail versions you may uninstall this software.
Overview
It is typically pre-installed with most new Hewlett-Packard computers. 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. The primary executable is named gameconsole.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 6.14 MB (6,442,610 bytes).
This program is pre-installed on some PCs
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 details
URL: www.wildtangent.com
Help link: support.wildgames.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\My HP Game Console
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\My HP Game Console\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 6.14 MB
Files installed by My HP Game Console
| Program executable: | gameconsole.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\wildtangent\apps\my hp game console\gameconsole.exe |
| MD5: | 6097ae5a57cd42c561b4903eb4599a87 |
Additional files:
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GameConsole-wt.exe - Game Console (GameConsole)
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DRM0302.dll - DRM3 Module (WildTangent DRM Module)
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GameConsoleService.exe - GameConsole (GameConsoleService)
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gdf.dll
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Uninstall.exe
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WTHk.dll
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GdiPlus.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft GDI+
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MergeLocalConfig.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- GameConsoleService.exe runs as a service named 'GameConsoleService' (GameConsoleService) "GameConsole management services".
How do I remove My HP Game Console?
You can uninstall My HP Game Console 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 My HP Game Console, 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 My HP Game Console.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Hewlett-Packard
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OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
50.00% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
About WildTangent
WildTangent provides branded game services for several PC manufacturers including Toshiba, Gateway, Samsung, HP, Dell,, Acer and Sony VAIO.
Publisher URL: www.wildtangent.com