HP Software Setup
What is HP Software Setup?
This is the HP printer software installation setup software that is included with various HP printers.
Overview
HP Software Setup is a software program developed by Hewlett-Packard. The most common release is 1.0.0.15, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 HPSoftwareSetup.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 1.28 MB (1,345,767 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 12% of users of HP Software Setup come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Spain.
Program details
URL: www.hp.com
Installation folder: C:\SWSetup\AppInstl\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{76AF1F61-BB44-4694-A0EA-C6830C8BEF41}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.28 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by HP Software Setup
| Program executable: | HPSoftwareSetup.exe |
| Name: | Hewlett-Packard Software Setup |
| HP Software Setup |
| Path: | C:\SWSetup\AppInstl\HPSoftwareSetup.exe |
| MD5: | 5a13dcccac7f414e79dceb9e23b7b48f |
Additional files:
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Setup.exe - Hewlett-Packard Application Installer (Application Installer)
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HPSoftwareSetup.exe - Hewlett-Packard Software Setup (HP Software Setup)
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BiosConfigUtility.exe - HP System Software Manager
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hpqnt.dll - hpqnt Dynamic Link Library
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SSM.exe
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cvacompg.exe
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HPSoftwareSetupDLL.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Setup.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{197D72DE-9687-4FD8-806A-9A57A994EBAA}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove HP Software Setup?
You can uninstall HP Software Setup 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 Software Setup, 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 Software Setup.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 81%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #12,113
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
88.83% |
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| Windows 10 |
5.11% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.92% |
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| Windows XP |
1.14% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
47.53% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
34.79% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
4.75% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.99% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
3.04% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
1.71% |
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Geography
12.29% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
12.29% |
| France |
9.91% |
| Spain |
8.99% |
| Germany |
8.07% |
| Netherlands |
5.32% |
| Italy |
5.14% |
| Sweden |
4.95% |
| United Kingdom |
4.95% |
| Finland |
3.49% |
| Belgium |
2.57% |
| Austria |
2.57% |
| MA |
2.39% |
| South Africa |
2.20% |
| Czech Republic |
2.02% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
99.04% |
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| Sahara |
0.38% |
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| Compaq |
0.19% |
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| Toshiba |
0.19% |
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| Dell |
0.19% |
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Common models |
| Hewlett-Packard Compaq 61... |
24.18% |
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| HP ProBook 4510s |
16.12% |
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| HP ProBook 4710s |
13.24% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq 61... |
12.86% |
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| HP ProBook 4515s |
5.76% |
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| HP ProBook 4310s |
4.61% |
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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