HP Auto
What is HP Auto? (from Hewlett-Packard)
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Overview
HP Auto is a program developed by Hewlett-Packard. It is bundled and preinstalled with various Hewlett-Packard computers. The most used version is 1.0.12494.3472, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 software installer includes 2 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7.
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Such software is installed by the manufacture when delivering the PC to the end user. Some pre-installed programs are considered bloatware as they are simply limited function trials, while others are required for proper PC operation.
Program details
URL: www.hp.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Auto\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{CC4D56B7-6F18-470B-8734-ABCD75BCF4F1}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Files installed by HP Auto
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HPAuto.exe - HPAuto (HP Usage Improvement Tracking)
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HPUserInfo.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- HPAuto.exe runs as a service named 'HPAuto'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| HPAuto.exe |
| Memory: | 3.21 MB | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00002867% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 8,547 | |
| Switches/sec: | 1 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 35 Bytes | |
How do I remove HP Auto?
You can uninstall HP Auto 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 Auto, 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 Auto.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Hewlett-Packard
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 80%
Win 7 20%
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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?
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