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What percent of users and experts removed it?
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Versions

VersionDistribution
4.3.2.20196 50.00%
4.2.0.18217 50.00%

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Smart Zero Client Services

What is Smart Zero Client Services?  (from Hewlett-Packard)

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Overview

Smart Zero Client Services is a software program developed by Hewlett-Packard. The most common release is 4.3.2.20196, 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 6 files and is usually about 18.4 MB (19,297,907 bytes). The program is built using the Nokia Qt cross-platforms native C++ framework. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 71% of users of Smart Zero Client Services come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.hp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Smart Client Service\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{6606F377-873C-4EA8-BCEF-2AC21067004C}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly
Estimated size: 18.4 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Smart Zero Client Services

  • QtCore4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
  • QtGui4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
  • QtXml4.dll
  • hpace.exe
  • hpace-profile-edit.exe
  • HPBroadcastServer.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • HPBroadcastServer.exe runs as a service named 'HP Broadcast Server' (HP Broadcast Server) "The HP Broadcast Server Service responds to requests from HP Thin Clients for an Automatic Update server URL".

How do I remove Smart Zero Client Services?

You can uninstall Smart Zero Client Services from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Smart Zero 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 Smart Zero Client Services.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 50%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 50.00%
Windows 10 50.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Pro 50.00%
Windows 7 Professional 50.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 71.43%
  Italy 14.29%
  United Kingdom 14.29%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Lenovo 50.00%
Hewlett-Packard 50.00%

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

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