HP System Event Utility is a software that comes pre-installed on HP systems. The main functions of the HP System Events Utility are to monitor and manage certain system events such as hotkeys, button presses, and other hardware-related actions.
How to use HP System Event Utility in Windows 11
It is important to know how to use the HP System Event utility in Windows 11/10 if you own an HP computer. It does not have a UI but runs in the background, and you can see its process in the Task Manager. If you notice your HP computer slowing down or glitchy, you may be tempted to remove the HP System Event Utility. This article will explore the HP System Event Utility in detail.
What is HP System Event Utility?
HP System Event Utility is a software that comes pre-installed on HP computers. Its main function is to monitor & manage hotkeys, button presses, and other hardware functions. Hotkeys is a key or key combination that performs a function.
You will not find a user Interface for the HP System Event Utility. If you search for HP System Event Utility, you will see the icon. However, when you open it, you will be taken to the HP System Information. The HP System Event Utility is installed on your computer and runs in the background. You can Repair, Reset, or Uninstall it via Windows Settings.
Search for HP System Event Utility and click on the program icon.
You can see a summary of your computer system. If you click the Advanced Button, you will see more detailed information about your computer.
You can also click Run System Diagnostics to perform hardware diagnostics on your computer.
Run System Diagnostics
If you click the Run System Diagnostics button, you will see the option to Restart your computer so that the system diagnostics can be carried out by the computer. You will be told to save your work before restarting the computer. The HP System Diagnostics will test your HP computer’s hardware outside of the operating system. If you do not want to run the System Diagnostics, you can click Cancel.
Advanced
If you click the Advanced button, it opens up the Windows System Information tool where you will get more advanced information about your computer.
How to uninstall HP System Event Utility?
It is not recommended that you uninstall HP System Event Utility; however, there may be valid reasons why you need to uninstall it. To uninstall HP System Event Utility, go to Start and search for Installed Apps.
Select Installed Apps to open it, then look for HP System Event Utility.
Click the three dots and select Uninstall. Follow the instructions to uninstall HP System Event Utility.
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What is HP System Event Utility and do I need it?
The HP System Event Utility is necessary for your HP computer to function properly as it monitors & manages hotkeys, button presses, and other hardware functions. However, if you wish you can remove it without facing any issues at all!
Where to download the HP System Event Utility?
If you need to install or upgrade your HP System Event Utility software, you can find it in the Microsoft Store. It will show up as HP System Information. It is very important to keep HP System Event Utility updated. Since it performs such important functions as managing button presses, malware could manipulate this function.
Vulnerability in HP System Event Utility
In 2020 a vulnerability was discovered in HP System Event Utility that had a version lower than 1.4.33. To get the updated version, you can visit the HP Knowledge base and you can read about the vulnerability called SoftPaq.
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Can I end HP System Event Utility?
Yes, you can. If you want to temporarily disable HP System Event Utility, you can stop the process in the Task Manager. You would press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, and search for the HP System Event Utility. Right-click on it and choose End Task. You can terminate the app and its processes by going to Start and searching for Installed Apps, then scrolling to HP System Event Utility. When you see HP System Event Utility, click on the three dots and select Advanced options. The HP System Event Utility page will open. Scroll down, and click the Terminate button.
