How to Uninstall HP ProtectTools Security Manager

Last Updated: January 31, 2023

In order to uninstall HP ProtectTools Security Manager, you can follow the outlined how-to instructions so you can reinstall your Windows operating system or switch to other better virus-protection software. Please note, though, the given standard method can NOT used to get rid of HP ProtectTools Security Manager Suite 4.00J6 (v4.1.100.1332). Then you need an uninstaller program to remove the mentioned Suite, or contact HP Support if you need further help.

Steps

1
To smoothly complete the un-installation procedure, you should log on to your own computer as the Administrator, then you run Windows Task Manager to end related processes: pthosttr.exe and hpqWmiE.exe -- as the Manager is set to run with Windows by default.
2
Click Windows' Start menu and choose "Control Panel".

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3
Hit "Add or Remove Programs" (for XP SP3 users only) or "Uninstall a program" (for Windows 8. / 8 / 7 / Vista readers).
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Check out your system's programs list ("Currently installed programs" or "Uninstall or change a program"), locate the unwanted HP ProtectTools Security Manager (7.47MB) and press the Remove button behind it.
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Now you should choose Yes option from "Add/Remove" or "Programs & Features" to verify you wish to continue with the removal process.
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Please wait while your Windows helps configure the un-installation process automatically.
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By far, you save your work and restart your computer manually.
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If you're an experienced user, try identifying and clearing out HP-related leftovers in your system.