HP Client Management Interface Utilities
Overview
HP Client Management Interface Utilities is a program developed by Hewlett-Packard. The most used version is 1.6.0.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 2.87 MB (3,014,144 bytes). classicshellupdate.exe 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 Vista (SP2). While about 52% of users of HP Client Management Interface Utilities come from the United States, it is also popular in Egypt and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\hpproviderutilities\sample scripts\windows scripts
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{EEA0E169-D256-4CD4-8F70-30D9B8F900F7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.87 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by HP Client Management Interface Utilities
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classicexplorer32.dll (by IvoSoft) - Classic Shell (Adds classic Windows Explorer features)
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classicexplorersettings.exe (by IvoSoft) - Classic Explorer Settings
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classicie9_32.exe - Classic IE9
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classicie9dll_32.dll - Customizations for the title bar and status bar of IE9
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classicshellupdate.exe - Checks for a new version of Classic Shell
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classicstartmenu.exe - Classic Start Menu
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classicstartmenudll.dll
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hpcmieventlogmessages.dll
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hppwdctl.exe - HP Client Management Interface (HP Client Management Interface - Password Control for scripts)
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idhp32.exe - IDHP32
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interop.hppwdctl.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'hpPwdCtl'.
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pwdconv.exe
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readme.docx
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- classicie9dll_32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ClassicIE9BHO Class' with the class of {EA801577-E6AD-4BD5-8F71-4BE0154331A4}.
- classicexplorer32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ExplorerBHO Class' with the class of {449D0D6E-2412-4E61-B68F-1CB625CD9E52}.
2 Internet Explorer Extensions
- classicie9_32.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {56753E59-AF1D-4FBA-9E15-31557124ADA2}.
- classicexplorer32.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {64964764-1101-4bbd-8891-B56B1A53B9B3}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- classicexplorer32.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Classic Explorer Bar' with the class of {553891B7-A0D5-4526-BE18-D3CE461D6310}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- classicstartmenu.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Classic Start Menu' which loads as C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\ClassicStartMenu.exe.
How do I remove HP Client Management Interface Utilities?
You can uninstall HP Client Management Interface Utilities 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 Client Management Interface Utilities, 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 Client Management Interface Utilities.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by HP Client Management Interface Utilities 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) 82%
Win XP 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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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 |
85.29% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.88% |
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| Windows 10 |
5.88% |
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| Windows XP |
2.94% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
40.63% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.13% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
9.38% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.25% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.13% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
3.13% |
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Geography
52.08% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
52.08% |
| Egypt |
6.25% |
| United Kingdom |
6.25% |
| Singapore |
4.17% |
| Romania |
4.17% |
| Spain |
4.17% |
| Germany |
4.17% |
| Chile |
2.08% |
| MA |
2.08% |
| Norway |
2.08% |
| Greece |
2.08% |
| Portugal |
2.08% |
| Canada |
2.08% |
| Slovakia |
2.08% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
82.35% |
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| Acer |
5.88% |
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| Intel |
2.94% |
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| Dell |
2.94% |
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| Compaq |
2.94% |
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| ASUS |
2.94% |
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Common models |
| HP Compaq dc7800 Small Fo... |
9.68% |
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| HP Compaq dc7900 Small Fo... |
9.68% |
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| HP Compaq dc7900 Converti... |
9.68% |
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| HP Compaq dc7800p Ultra-s... |
3.23% |
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| HP Compaq dc7800p Small F... |
3.23% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
3.23% |
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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