HP Game Console and games
What is HP Game Console and games?
HP Game Console is preinstalled with most Hewlett-Packard computers. This is an HP branded gaming console around WildTangent.
About (from WildTangent)
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Overview
HP Game Console and games is a software program developed by WildTangent. 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 gameconsole.exe. The setup package generally installs about 13 files and is usually about 6.78 MB (7,109,163 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 83% of users of HP Game Console and games come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia and Canada.
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: support.wildgames.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\HP Game Console
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\hpuninstall.exe
Estimated size: 6.78 MB
Files installed by HP Game Console and games
| Program executable: | gameconsole.exe |
| Name: | ArcadeClient |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\wildtangent\apps\hp game console\gameconsole.exe |
| MD5: | 9b629da07aa4a50c45616f43d20f4f7e |
Additional files:
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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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WTDownloader.exe - WTDownloader
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MergeLocalConfig.exe
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 and games?
You can uninstall HP Game Console and games 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 and games, 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 and games.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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US RANK
 #38,828
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
84.62% |
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| Windows 7 |
15.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
89.47% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.53% |
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
83.33% |
| Australia |
3.33% |
| Canada |
3.33% |
| Spain |
3.33% |
| Mexico |
3.33% |
| Singapore |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
52.00% |
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| Sahara |
36.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
8.00% |
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| Toshiba |
4.00% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
5.56% |
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| HP Pavilion 061 ER884AA-A... |
5.56% |
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| HP Pavilion 061 ED891AA-A... |
5.56% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
5.56% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
5.56% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Pavilion ... |
5.56% |
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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