The HP Support Assistant on your HP computer provides an all-in-one management solution that includes troubleshooting tools, tutorials, system analysis and automatic software updates. Despite its usefulness, you may have problems with the HP Support System, in which case you can disable it using the program's Settings menu. HP Support Assistant, as the name implies, is software from HP that helps users update and install drivers and firmware on their HP laptops and computer systems. Apart from this, it also provides users with troubleshooting tools and helps them keep their Windows updated and secure.