HP OMEN Control

[01100]

Where can I found HP OMEN Control for download? 

[NonSequitur777]

@01100,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

A great question for sure!

HP OMEN Control was the utility software used for older HP Omen laptops and desktops to manage RGB lighting, performance profiles, and programmable macro keys.

Because your hardware is (probably) a legacy system, finding the right version depends on exactly how old your PC is.

1. The Modern Replacement: OMEN Gaming Hub:

If your PC was built in 2016 or later such as the 2017 HP OMEN 15 (ce000 series), HP officially retired the old "OMEN Control" app. It was completely replaced by the HP OMEN Gaming Hub, which you can download for free directly from the Microsoft Store.

• Note: The modern hub will automatically detect your legacy Omen hardware and unlock the specific lighting and performance tabs compatible with your motherboard.

2. Finding the Original Legacy App (Pre-2016):

If you are working with a truly vintage Omen device (such as the original 2014 Omen 15 laptop) and specifically need the classic, red-and-black OMEN Control executable, it is no longer listed on main software portals. You must get it directly from HP's driver archive:

1. Go to the official HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads portal.
2. Enter your specific PC's Serial Number or exact Model Number.
3. Expand the Software-Solutions or Utility drop-down category.
4. Look for HP OMEN Control Software (typically listed as an .exe installer under version 1.x or 2.x).
5. If this doesn't work, download the installer from here and save it to your Downloads folder.
6. When the download has completed, open your Downloads folder and double-click the installer to start the installation.

If you are trying to install this on a specific Omen model, let me know the exact model number or operating system you are running, and I can hopefully point you to the precise download link!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[NonSequitur777]

@01100,

One more thing:

As detailed across multiple community resolution threads on our HP Community forum, that specific SoftPaq (sp70894) is the final verified archive release of the standalone HP OMEN Control software designed for legacy 5000-series laptops.

Crucial Tips for Running the Installer:

• The Dependency Requirement: Remember that the app will usually fail to launch or throw errors like a missing SynCOM.dll unless you also install the HP System Event Utility (SoftPaq sp71716).
• Browser Blocks: Modern web browsers (like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome) occasionally block direct ftp:// or http:// file downloads from older server directories for security reasons. If clicking the link does not trigger the download, right-click the link, select "Copy Link Address" and paste it directly into a fresh browser tab to force it or use the "keep" function.

If you download it and encounter an "Operating System Not Supported" error during installation, let me know -I can show you how to force-extract the raw package files!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[NonSequitur777]

@01100,

Let's be proactive and show you how to force-extract the raw files from an HP SoftPaq installer (like sp70894.exe) and bypass operating system compatibility blocks, you can use a free archive utility like 7-Zip.

Here is the exact step-by-step process to unpack the installer and manually install the software:

Step 1: Install 7-Zip:

If you don't already have it, download and install the free utility from the official 7-Zip Website.

Step 2: Extract the SoftPaq Archive:

Instead of double-clicking the .exe file (which runs the compatibility check), you will treat it like a zip folder:

1. Locate your downloaded file (sp70894.exe) in Windows File Explorer.
2. Right-click on sp70894.exe.
3. Hover over 7-Zip in the context menu, then select Extract to "sp70894".
4. 7-Zip will create a new folder named sp70894 in the same directory containing all the raw application files.

Step 3: Run the Internal MSI Installer:

Inside the newly extracted folder, you will find the actual setup files stripped of HP’s front-end OS restriction check:

1. Open the newly created sp70894 folder.
2. Look for a file named OmenControl.msi (or a similarly named Windows Installer package).
3. Double-click this .msi file. Because Windows Installer packages bypass the outer SoftPaq wrapper check, it should install the OMEN Control application directly onto your system.

Step 4: If the Application Still Won't Launch (Compatibility Mode):

If the program installs but throws an error when you try to open it, you can force Windows to run the executable in an older environment:

1. Right-click the newly installed desktop icon or the main application file (usually found under C:\Program Files (x86)\Hewlett-Packard\HP OMEN Control\).
2. Select Properties and click on the Compatibility tab.
3. Check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select Windows 8 or Windows 7 from the drop-down menu.
4. Click Apply and then OK.

If you run into any missing DLL errors or permission blocks while trying to open the extracted installer, let me know what message pops up so we can get it sorted out!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777