HPSF.exe
HP Support Assistant by Hewlett-Packard (Signed)
Overview
There are 4 versions of hpsf.exe in the wild, the latest version being 4.4.6.3. The process utilizes the Windows Task Scheduler to automatically launch the file as a process when a user logs into Windows. The average file size is about 1.2 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Hewlett-Packard by VeriSign. The programs HP Support Assistant, HP Webcam and HPAsset component for HP Active Support Library have been observed as installing specific variations of hpsf.exe. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR.
What is hpsf.exe?
HP Support Assistant Updater is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found.
About hpsf.exe (from Hewlett-Packard)
“HP Support Assistant helps you maintain your PC and avoid or resolve problems using automated updates and self-help options. One simple menu guides you to expert support should you need it. And it’s r”
 Details
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| File name: | hpsf.exe |
| Publisher: | Hewlett-Packard |
| Product name: | HP Support Assistant |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\hp support framework\hpsf.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Hewlett-Packard |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, March 19, 2007 |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, April 18, 2010 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of HP Support Assistant.)
“HP Support Assistant helps you maintain your PC and avoid or resolve problems using automated updates and self-help options. One simple menu guides you to expert support should you need it. And it’s r...”
The HP Active Support Library is a collection of tools that customers can use to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with their computers. It includes several HP maintenance and diagnostic tools such as ...
This package provides the HP Active Support Library for the supported notebook models and operating systems. The HP Active Support Library is a collection of tools that customers can use to troublesho...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of hpsf.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Scheduled tasks
- The task 'HP Assistant Restart' runs on logon in the path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\HP Assistant Restart'
- The job 'PC Tuneup' in the path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\PC Tuneup'
- The task 'PC Health Analysis' runs weekly in the path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\PC Health Analysis'
- Entry path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\PC Tuneup'
- Entry path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\PC Health Analysis'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\Hewlett-Packard\HP Assistant\HP Assistant Restart'
All file variations of hpsf.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
80.00% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
16.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 80.00% of HP Support Assistant.
