Should I remove HP Client Services?

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HP Client Services (HPClientServices) is an auto-running Windows services called HPClientSvc. It provides services to HP computers such as software upgrades for OEM based programs. The HP Client Service is typically bundled on new Hewlett-Packard and Compaq PCs. HPClientServices is a Microsoft .Net program and requires .Net or greater to run.

The most common release is 1.1.12938.3539, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 setup package generally installs about 2 files.

URL: www.hp.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Client Services\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{2856A1C2-70C5-4EC3-AFF7-E5B51E5530A2}

HPClientServices.exe
Memory:	3.78 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0003085838%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00023393%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00007466%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	3,691	8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:	3 Bytes	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	2 Bytes	105.02 KB average

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 Client Services, 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 Client Services.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE 100% Hewlett-Packard

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 4% Keep it 96%

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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