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hptasks.exe file information

The process hptasks belongs to the software Hewlett-Packard HP Notebook Utilities by Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com).

Description: File hptasks.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 45056 bytes (93% of all occurrence), 61440 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 25% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Display Settings" is not required to run at start up. Allows for the adjustment of the display for LCD screen, CRT Monitor and TV output on HP computers

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as hptasks.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the hptasks.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Not dangerous is its on an hp laptop. it's a program that opens the battery optimizer and stuff.
   

Summary: 1 user think hptasks.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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