HP Support Assistant

[JerryM]

My desktop is an HP. It came with HP Support Assistant installed. It updates from time to time, but I don't really know what it does. I am sure I am not the only one with an HP computer.

What does HPA do, and is it useful?

Thanks,
Jerry

[ronjor]

I have it on my HP Win 7 computer. I see no harm in it and it actually may be of help.

See this pdf file. http://h71028.www7.hp.com/hho/downlo..._one-pager.pdf

[JRViejo]

FYI. HP Support Assistant FAQs.

New Assistant update downloaded a couple of days ago; did you get it too ronjor?

[ronjor]

Getting it now. Thanks.

[JRViejo]

I like the changes in the GUI. A lot cleaner now!

[ronjor]

Not bad.

[JerryM]

Thanks for the help. I also got the update this AM.
Regards,
Jerry

[Kernelwars]

yea got it too..pretty good

[xMarkx]

Hello,

I just purchased my first HP computer a few days ago. It came with HP Support Assistant (as well as over a dozen other HP programs), and I assumed it was bloatware. What does this program do that makes it worthwhile keeping it installed?

Regards,

Mark

[stapp]

I uninstalled it along with the other HP stuff when I got my Win7 laptop.


Personal choice really.

[JRViejo]

Originally Posted by xMarkx

What does this program do that makes it worthwhile keeping it installed?

Mark, as stapp aptly stated it, it's a personal choice. I kept it because I like its update notifications of audio and video card drivers applicable to my PC. Also, I like the weekly Health Analysis and monthly Tune-up features. The Troubleshoot section displays lots of info & specs in a simple-to-access interface. And perhaps the most important consideration of all, it uses very little system resources (see below) so it's a keeper for me. Your mileage may vary.