HP Total Care Setup
What is HP Total Care Setup? (from Hewlett-Packard)
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Overview
HP Total Care Setup is a program developed by Hewlett-Packard. It is bundled and preinstalled with various Hewlett-Packard computers. The most used version is 1.2.2854.2975, 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 main program executable is hptcs.exe. The software installer includes 55 files. TemplateUpdater.dll 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 Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 82% of users of HP Total Care Setup come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and France.
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Such software is installed by the manufacture when delivering the PC to the end user. Some pre-installed programs are considered bloatware as they are simply limited function trials, while others are required for proper PC operation.
Program details
URL: www.Hewlett-PackardCompany.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP TCS
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{7
Language: English
Files installed by HP Total Care Setup
| Program executable: | hptcs.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP TCS\hptcs.exe |
| MD5: | cf985ba04c16d2b2d3ad9c05a784b06f |
Additional files:
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hpqnt.dll - hpqnt Dynamic Link Library
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HPQSI.exe - HPQ System Information
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HPHTMLGen.exe - HTMLTemplateUpdater
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RegistrationPillar.dll - RegistrationPillar
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CommonInterfaces.dll - InterfaceServices (HP Advisor - InterfaceServices)
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InternetDetector.dll - InternetDetector
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RegDataEncrypter.exe - RegDataEncrypter
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RegistrationView.dll - RegistrationView
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PCUpdatesPillar.dll - PCUpdatesPillar
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TemplateUpdater.dll - TemplateUpdater
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ContentDownloader.exe - VersionManager (ContentDownloader)
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SecurityPillar.dll - SecurityPillar
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TCSTouchPoints.exe - TCSTouchPoints
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ClientLibrary.dll - ClientLibrary
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CommonUtility.dll - CommonUtility
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CommonUtilityHPSetup.dll
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SecurityPCUPdatesView.dll - SecurityView
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Reminders.dll - Reminders
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VCWMerge.exe - VCWMerge
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Interop.TaskScheduler.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'TaskScheduler'.
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Interop.NETWORKLIST.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'NETWORKLIST'.
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RemEngine.exe - ESAdvRemIntegrator
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GetOnlinePillar.dll - GetOnlinePillar
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ReminderPillar.dll - ReminderPillar
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RemotingClient.dll - RemotingClient
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HPSUSettings.exe - HPSUSettings
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MessagingInterface.dll - Interface
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MessagingMessages.dll - Messages
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- RemEngine.exe is scheduled as a task named 'NetworkWizardVCW'.
How do I remove HP Total Care Setup?
You can uninstall HP Total Care 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 Total Care 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 Total Care Setup.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Hewlett-Packard
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OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 59%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 20%
Keep it 80%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
65.52% |
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| Windows 7 |
30.10% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.31% |
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| Windows XP |
0.07% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
61.92% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.95% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
3.04% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
2.97% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.35% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
0.74% |
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Geography
81.76% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.76% |
| Canada |
4.29% |
| France |
3.44% |
| United Kingdom |
1.74% |
| Australia |
1.34% |
| Germany |
1.03% |
| Italy |
0.89% |
| Sweden |
0.80% |
| Belgium |
0.63% |
| Netherlands |
0.54% |
| Switzerland |
0.45% |
| Spain |
0.36% |
| Finland |
0.31% |
| DK |
0.31% |
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