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How to remove an HPConfig error


The free file information forum can help you determine if HPConfig.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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HPConfig.exe file information

The process known as HPConfig Module or HPConfig Service belongs to software HPConfig Module or HP Configuration Interface Service or HP Configuration Interface by Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com).

Description: HPConfig.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 151,552 bytes (96% of all occurrences) or 159,744 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/hpconfig.exe.html 
The program has no visible window. File HPConfig.exe is not a Windows system file. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. HPConfig.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 50% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify HPConfig.exe related errors .

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as HPConfig.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the HPConfig.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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User Comments

HP system utility
  Florian Rodary  
If it isn't running, plugging in or removing the power cord from my ze5170 ends up in a blue screen of death
   
Installed with Hewlett Packard Computers
   
System datei für hilfsprogramm
  volker   (further information)
HP misc utility (HP battery optimizer)
  migrana  
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Summary: Average user rating of HPConfig.exe: based on 11 votes with 5 reviews.
9 users think HPConfig.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think HPConfig.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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