do i need the following programs or can i uninstall them
- Thread starter jturk
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Don't uninstall anything unless you're 100% sure it doesn't serve a purpose that you need and/or want.
As far as your list, I wouldn't uninstall any of them except possibly 2, that I'm not familiar with: 'hp 3d driveguard' and 'hp software framework.' You can check the software descriptions (or Google the info) to see what they are and what they do.
As far as your list, I wouldn't uninstall any of them except possibly 2, that I'm not familiar with: 'hp 3d driveguard' and 'hp software framework.' You can check the software descriptions (or Google the info) to see what they are and what they do.
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seavixen32
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Unless you want to be without the ability to log on to the internet, I'd leave well alone.
What problems are you experiencing that makes you suggest uninstalling what, in essence, are essential applications for an internet service?
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- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP Pavilion Elite 495UK
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz
- Motherboard
- MSI 2A9C (CPU1)
- Memory
- 8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- HP2310i
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- 1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage
- PSU
- 460W
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- HP Elite
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- Air cooled
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- Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
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- Logitech Wireless M180 mouse
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- 2Mb
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- Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
jturk,
Probably the two HP programs can be uninstalled.
You can always reinstall them via the HP website.
Basically, though I agree with the advise to leave them alone.
What you can do is tell the system not to run them at startup time.
Use following to post a copy of your startup programs:
LIST OF STARTUP PROGRAMS USING CCLEANER
STARTUP PROGRAMS
CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side)
Using the PAPER CLIP icon (top panel of a Message Reply),
attach the startup.txt file generated by CCleaner
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Probably the two HP programs can be uninstalled.
You can always reinstall them via the HP website.
Basically, though I agree with the advise to leave them alone.
What you can do is tell the system not to run them at startup time.
Use following to post a copy of your startup programs:
LIST OF STARTUP PROGRAMS USING CCLEANER
STARTUP PROGRAMS
CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side)
Using the PAPER CLIP icon (top panel of a Message Reply),
attach the startup.txt file generated by CCleaner
CCleaner - Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download
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- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
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- MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
- CPU
- AMD A10-4600M
- Motherboard
- AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
- Memory
- 6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD Radeon HD 7660G
- Sound Card
- High Definition Audio Device
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
- Screen Resolution
- 1600x900@60Hz
- Hard Drives
- SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
- Internet Speed
- What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
- Other Info
- Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device
Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
jturk,
You can also help us by carrying out following:
Please read and carry out as written:
Update your SevenForums System Specs
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To gather info, use SIW or Speccy or System Info
Add the word laptop or desktop or netbook to the
“system manufacturer” block, for example,
Toshiba Satellite L305D notebook.
Provide full windows version info, for example:
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
Use the “Other Info” block for Optical Reader,
Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc
Scroll down and click on the SAVE CHANGES button.
You can also help us by carrying out following:
Please read and carry out as written:
Update your SevenForums System Specs
User CP (3rd item in the top menu bar) |
Your Profile | Edit System Spec (left-hand column)
To gather info, use SIW or Speccy or System Info
Add the word laptop or desktop or netbook to the
“system manufacturer” block, for example,
Toshiba Satellite L305D notebook.
Provide full windows version info, for example:
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
Use the “Other Info” block for Optical Reader,
Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc
Scroll down and click on the SAVE CHANGES button.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
- OS
- MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
- CPU
- AMD A10-4600M
- Motherboard
- AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
- Memory
- 6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD Radeon HD 7660G
- Sound Card
- High Definition Audio Device
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
- Screen Resolution
- 1600x900@60Hz
- Hard Drives
- SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
- Internet Speed
- What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
- Other Info
- Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device
Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
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1) The broadcom wireless adapter is the wireless card driver. Keep it.
2) HP 3d driveguard is a propreitary software that senses jerks and sudden movements and parks the hard disk head when it does. It protects the hard disk from damage. Keep it.
3) IDT audio is your audio driver, lol. Keep it.
4) Realtek ethernet driver is your wired NIC driver, you'll need it to use wired internet. Keep it.
Rest is BS. Lemme also tell you another thing- if this is an HP PC, all installed drivers are first unzipped to a folder called swsetup at the root of C: i.e. C:\swsetup. Backup this folder to a hard drive before you make any changes, that way you'll always have a copy of the original drivers available.
2) HP 3d driveguard is a propreitary software that senses jerks and sudden movements and parks the hard disk head when it does. It protects the hard disk from damage. Keep it.
3) IDT audio is your audio driver, lol. Keep it.
4) Realtek ethernet driver is your wired NIC driver, you'll need it to use wired internet. Keep it.
Rest is BS. Lemme also tell you another thing- if this is an HP PC, all installed drivers are first unzipped to a folder called swsetup at the root of C: i.e. C:\swsetup. Backup this folder to a hard drive before you make any changes, that way you'll always have a copy of the original drivers available.
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- Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
