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Should I remove HP Backlit Keyboard Controls?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #13,432
United States Rank #11,190
Reach 0.0226%

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.5.6.1 85.87%
1.0.5.1 0.45%
1.0.4.1 13.68%

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HP Backlit Keyboard Controls

What is HP Backlit Keyboard Controls?

If your notebook computer has a backlit keyboard, there is a special key on the keyboard to turn the light on and off. Use the It is best to use the back light in dim lighting situations.

Overview

It is typically pre-installed with most new Hewlett-Packard computers. The most common release is 1.5.6.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named HPBLKBVer.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 513.25 KB (525,568 bytes).

This program is pre-installed on the PC

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 detailsProgram details

URL: www.Hewlett-PackardCompany.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Backlit Keyboard Controls
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{CD4F3229-4A37-463F-98A3-3DEEEEE8492C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 513.25 KB

Program filesFiles installed by HP Backlit Keyboard Controls

Program executable:HPBLKBVer.exe
Name:HP Backlit Keyboard Controls
Version File
Path:C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Backlit Keyboard Controls\HPBLKBVer.exe
MD5:4b80947766bb40cd5418314ff49f3d32
Additional files:
  • HPBacklitKeyboard.dll - HP Backlit Keyboard Controls (HPBacklitKeyboard Module)
  • HPBacklitKeyboard64.dll
  • HPBLKBVer.exe - Version File

How do I remove HP Backlit Keyboard Controls?

You can uninstall HP Backlit Keyboard Controls 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 Backlit Keyboard Controls, 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 Backlit Keyboard Controls.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 91%
Win 7 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#13,432

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 92.84%
Windows 10 7.16%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 77.93%
Windows 7 Enterprise 7.21%
Windows 10 Pro 6.31%
Windows 7 Home Premium 6.08%
Windows 7 Ultimate 1.58%
Windows 8.1 Pro 0.45%

Distribution by countryGeography

52.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 52.64%
  Netherlands 5.99%
  Canada 5.11%
  France 4.40%
  Switzerland 3.35%
  Germany 2.82%
  Australia 1.94%
  Spain 1.94%
  United Kingdom 1.76%
  Belgium 1.58%
  Norway 1.58%
  Finland 1.41%
  Mexico 1.41%
  Sweden 1.23%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 99.09%
Dell 0.46%
Samsung 0.23%
Intel 0.23%
Common models
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m 34.24%
HP EliteBook 8570w 13.38%
HP EliteBook 8560w 13.15%
HP EliteBook 8770w 12.47%
HP ProBook 5330m 11.11%
HP EliteBook 8760w 7.94%

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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