Touchpoint Analytics Client Service (TouchpointAnalyticsClientService.exe) v4.2.2671.0 Crashes Linked to ucrtbase.dll

April 30, 2026 • ID: CUA-2026-007
Severity: Low  •  Impacted Organizations: 100+ •  Vendor: HP  •  App: Touchpoint Analytics Client Service
Description:

We have identified an increased rate of crashes affecting TouchpointAnalyticsClientService.exe, specifically version 4.2.2671.0. The crash pattern began emerging at the end of April and is now visible across a steadily growing number of organizations, consistently faulting in ucrtbase.dll.


What is the Impact:

The crash has been observed across more than 100 organizations and is classified as low severity.

Because the affected process is a background diagnostic and analytics service, these crashes are unlikely to directly disrupt daily user workflows. However, instability in this component may reduce the reliability of endpoint diagnostic collection, telemetry reporting, or vendor-side support workflows that depend on the service running correctly.


Advised Resolution:

The crash pattern appears strongly associated with the recently released version 4.2.2671.0. At this time, there is no documented root cause or validated resolution available.

Organizations should monitor crash trends related to TouchpointAnalyticsClientService.exe, identify endpoints running version 4.2.2671.0, and watch for future HP updates or release guidance that addresses service stability.


Additional info:

The timing and concentration of the crash pattern suggest the issue may stem from changes introduced in recent releases. While the end-user impact appears limited, this finding highlights the value of monitoring background services that support endpoint diagnostics and vendor telemetry.

ControlUp will continue monitoring this crash signature globally and update this finding as additional guidance or remediation becomes available.