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60% of PCs block this file from running.
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90.0.43.000 42.86%
82.0.173.000 50.00%
50.0.146.000 7.14%

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hpwuSchd2.exe

hp digital imaging - hp all-in-one series by Hewlett-Packard Co

Remove hpwuSchd2.exe
Version:   50.0.146.000
MD5:   821f73b833c4daebc33c1a9a4b16bb5a
SHA1:   f099b2cd8b527f36c61080a3221473b0c90cfa67

What is hpwuSchd2.exe?

Hewlett-Packard Product Assistant is installed when you install an HP all-in-one hardware deivce and is used to communicate various functions between the device and the PC. This is installed with either the driver or HP Digital Imaging software suite included with the device's installation. The digital imaging software enables the computer to recognize equiptment as an HP device.

Overview

hpwuschd2.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It is installed with a couple of know programs including HP Software Update published by Hewlett-Packard, HP Update from Hewlett-Packard and HP Update by Hewlett-Packard.

DetailsDetails

File name:hpwuschd2.exe
Publisher:Hewlett-Packard Co.
Product name:hp digital imaging - hp all-in-one series
Description:Hewlett-Packard Product Assistant
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\hp\hp software update\hpwuschd2.exe
File version:50.0.146.000
Product version:050.000.146.000
Size:48 KB (49,152 bytes)
Build date:2/17/2005 2:11 AM
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'HP Software Update' → C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 42.86%
Windows Vista Home Premium 42.86%
Windows Vista Ultimate 7.14%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.14%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 85.71% of hp digital imaging - hp all-in-one series.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 30.77%
Toshiba 30.77%
Intel 15.38%
ASUS 15.38%
Sahara 7.69%
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