HP Game Console
What is HP Game Console?
HP Game Console is preinstalled with most Hewlett-Packard computers. This is an HP branded gaming console around WildTangent. If you do not play WildTangent games or do not wish to use the trail versions you may uninstall this software.
About (from WildTangent)
Have fun with your PC with HP Games powered by Wild Tangent and play over 750 games. WildTangent operates a cross-device games service that allows consumers around the world to access games through our convenient WildTangent Games App. Fueled by our digital currency, WildCoins, and a proprietary ad platforms including,... Read more
Overview
It is typically pre-installed with most new Hewlett-Packard computers. 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named GameConsoleService.exe. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 6.78 MB (7,106,101 bytes).
This program is pre-installed on some PCs
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 details
URL: www.wildtangent.com/?dp=hpdesktop
Help link: support.wildgames.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\HP Games\HP Game Console
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\HP Games\HP Game Console\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 6.78 MB
Files installed by HP Game Console
| Program executable: | GameConsoleService.exe |
| Name: | GameConsole |
| GameConsoleService |
| Signed by: | WildTangent Inc |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\HP Games\HP Game Console\GameConsoleService.exe |
| MD5: | ce16683cfd11fe70bde435dda5ea1fca |
| GameConsoleService is the web service portion of WildTangent which is typically installed with various OEM PCs such as HP called the My HP Game Console. |
Additional files:
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ConsHk.dll - ConsHk Dynamic Link Library
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Uninstall.exe - HP Game Console
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GameConsole-wt.exe - Game Console (GameConsole)
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DRM0302.dll - DRM3 Module (WildTangent DRM Module)
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GameConsoleService.exe - GameConsole (GameConsoleService)
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WTHk.dll - WTHk
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MUIStartmenuLink.exe
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WTDownloader.exe - WTDownloader
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- WTDownloader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4A99F7BB-C30A-4201-AE40-464C2AF99D2C}' (runs on registration).
Service
- GameConsoleService.exe runs as a service named 'GameConsoleService' (GameConsoleService) "GameConsole management services".
How do I remove HP Game Console?
You can uninstall HP Game Console 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 Game Console, 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 Game Console.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win XP 8%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 27%
Keep it 73%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
69.23% |
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| Windows XP |
23.08% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
54.55% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
27.27% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.09% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
61.54% |
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| Acer |
23.08% |
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| Toshiba |
7.69% |
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| ASUS |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK U56E |
9.09% |
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| HP G60 Notebook PC |
9.09% |
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| Compaq Presario 061 RE477... |
9.09% |
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| Compaq Presario 061 EL445... |
9.09% |
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| Acer Predator G3620 |
9.09% |
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| Acer Aspire 7736 |
9.09% |
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About WildTangent
WildTangent provides branded game services for several PC manufacturers including Toshiba, Gateway, Samsung, HP, Dell,, Acer and Sony VAIO.
Publisher URL: www.wildtangent.com