The location of my hpservice.exe file is suspect. Please help.

[J_llama]

I've noticed is that my hpservice.exe is in my Program Files (x86)etc... instead of System32 like I've read its supposed to be.  Is this something to be concerned about?  I have scanned my system for malware and viruses just to be on the safe side and nothing comes up, fortunately.  I just wanted to make sure that the file is not malware disguising itself.  I can post further information if it's needed.  

If this is the wrong forum for it please direct me to where I should post it.  Thank you

[The_Fossette]

@J_llama,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

HPservice.exe is related to the HDD protection software ( HP 3D DriveGuard ), but you can check this as follows.

Right-click an empty area of the Taskbar and select Task Manager.

If not already selected, click on More details near the bottom left.

With the Processes tab selected, click on the 'Name' column header to arrange the process alphabetically.

Right-click on the entry for HpService and select Open file location.

This should open the HPservice file location with the entry hpservice already highlighted.

Right-click this and select Properties.  Select the Details tab and you should see the Product name listed as 'Mobile Data Protection System' - there should also be a tab for the Digital Signatures.  If this is the case, the process belongs to HP 3D DriveGuard and is a legitimate file.

Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!

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Cheers!