Sometimes, when I disable the WiFi on my laptop (Dell D620) an odd ad-hoc network appears labeled as hpsetup.
There's no Internet on it, of course, but it doesn't disappear either. It appeared in both XP and 7. It used to show up in my Ubuntu netbook, but doesn't anymore.
What is it and why is it there?
Answer
According to HP, HP software that gets installed for a printer – which could be connected via a wired or wireless network – will install HPSETUP just-in-case.
It's how HP keeps an eye out for a wireless printer.
I think they are using it as a network listening device. I use HP printers over a wired network and the software always installs HPSETUP. I believe HP desktops and laptops come preloaded with this software as well.
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