HP System Event Utility in Windows: Everything You Need to Know

Including what it is and how to remove it

Are you worried about the HP System Event Utility process in the Task Manager? Perhaps it’s using up a stack of system resources, or maybe it’s getting in the way of another program you need to run. Don’t worry, we’ll answer all of your questions below.

In this article, we’ll explain exactly what the HP System Event Utility is, what it does, and how to disable or update it depending on your needs.

What Is HP System Event Utility?

HP System Event Utility is software that comes pre-installed onHewlett-Packard (HP) laptopsand PCs. The purpose of the HP System Event Utility process is to enable special function keys and hotkeys on supported operating systems.

HP System Event Utility works alongside the HP Hotkey Support Driver to make sure that your PC recognizes specific key presses. This means that it needs to run in the background, and should use a small amount of system resources to do so.

If your HP System Event Utility program is causing high CPU usage, it’s recommended that you check for malware on your device. Some malware and viruses are designed to mimic legitimate processes (like the HP System Event Utility), so you may have malware and not even know it.

However, HP System Event Utility may be causing excessive resource usage for another reason. For example, its files may have become corrupted, or there may be a temporary glitch causing it to malfunction.

If you scan your PC withantivirus softwareand it’s clean, we recommend that you check whether you’re using the latest version of the HP System Event Utility. We’ll explain how to do so below.

Disabling or removing the HP System Event Utility can cause many functions to stop working. If you disable it,custom keyboard shortcuts, special function keys, and other crucial system events will no longer work as designed. For example, you might not be able to adjust your volume.

For this reason, we don’t recommend removing the HP System Event Utility unless it’s absolutely required. Instead, it’s better to try and update (or reinstall) HP System Event Utility to the latest version. This should remove bugs and enhance its compatibility.

How to Update HP System Event Utility

HP recommends that users update the HP System Event Utility software to version 1.4.33 or higher. To do so:

How to Remove HP System Event Utility

If the HP System Event Utility is the latest version, but it’s still causing problems with your computer, then you could try removing it. While this will affect your computer’s functions, it might be better in the long run (or at least help you troubleshoot more potential fixes).

Here are a few ways to remove the HP System Event Utility:

The first thing to try is temporarily disabling HP System Event Utility and checking if the problem has gone away. This is especially useful when the HP System Event Utility Host is preventing another app from working (like online examination programs).

To temporarily disable HP System Event Utility:

The easiest way to uninstall HP System Event Utility is via Windows’ apps list:

If you can’t uninstall HP System Event Utility using the first method, HP has released an executable file that uninstalls the program for you. To use it:

Contact HP Support

Occasionally, Microsoft and HP users report that they are unable to uninstall HP System Event Utility because of a random error. If this happens to you, you’ll have to contact HP support at www.hp.com and explain the issue to them. Hopefully, they’ll provide a solution that gets your PC up and running once again.

Jake Harfield is an Australian freelance writer whose passion is finding out how different technologies work. He has written for several online publications, focusing on explaining what he has learned to help others with their tech problems. He’s an avid hiker and birder, and in his spare time you’ll find him in the Aussie bush listening to the birdsong.Read Jake’s Full Bio

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