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Should I remove HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #24,530
United States Rank #28,108
Reach 0.0073%

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.00 C1 25.00%
3.00 B3 3.47%
3.00 A2 15.28%
3.00 A1 56.25%

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HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools

What is HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools?  (from Hewlett-Packard)

This program contains the BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Utility for the supported notebook/laptop models and operating systems. The BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Utility enables users to set BIOS options through a Microsoft Windows based application that is hosted under the HP ProtectTools Security Ma...  Read more

Overview

HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools is a program developed by Hewlett-Packard. It is bundled and preinstalled with various Hewlett-Packard computers. The most used version is 3.00 a1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The software installer includes 1 files and is usually about 2.54 MB (2,661,534 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows XP. While about 32% of users of HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Sweden.

HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 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 detailsProgram details

URL: www.hp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{C74D0FA0-1D49-464F-A707-B427EE3385C1}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.54 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools

  • HPWMIBIOSSettings.dll - HPWMIBIOSSettings Module (HPWMIBIOSSettings is a Windows based application to set the BIOS F-10 Settings)

How do I remove HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools?

You can uninstall HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, 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 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools.

OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 49%
Win XP 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#24,530

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 65.97%
Windows XP 32.64%
Windows 7 1.39%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows Vista Business 48.23%
Microsoft Windows XP 31.21%
Windows Vista Home Basic 15.60%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 2.84%
Windows Vista Ultimate 0.71%
Windows 7 Ultimate 0.71%

Distribution by countryGeography

32.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 32.10%
  Germany 9.88%
  Sweden 6.17%
  Netherlands 6.17%
  Italy 4.94%
  France 4.32%
  Finland 4.32%
  Spain 4.32%
  Belgium 3.09%
  Australia 3.09%
  Poland 2.47%
  United Kingdom 2.47%
  Greece 1.85%
  Canada 1.85%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 99.30%
Intel 0.70%
Common models
HP Compaq 6910p 6.87%
HP Compaq 6715s (GS561AV) 3.82%
HP Compaq dc7700p Small F... 3.05%
Hewlett-Packard nc75xx 3.05%
HP Compaq 6710b (KE121ET#... 3.05%
HP Compaq 6710b 2.29%

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

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