SlowDownCPU Failed to load Hardware Monitor Driver

mie333

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my friend already finished installing windows 7 ultimate..it works well but he always get the error message "SlowDownCPU Failed to load hardware monitor driver" each time when he start the computer.he already looked at his device manager but there is no indication that his driver is missing or error..but the most important thing, there is no problem with his computer n it functioning well..so anybdy can help me? what the message is all about? how to solve it..or if cant solve it,then how to turn off that error messge..he use desktop, n i not so sure about his computer specification..thnks
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 6.1.7601 Ser...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)Intel(R) HD Graphics Family version=8.15.10.2353
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Satellite E300 / PSE30L-009007
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz
Motherboard
Intel Corp. Base Board Product Name (CPU1)
Memory
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics Family version=8.15.10.2353
Sound Card
onexant SmartAudio HD, Intel(R) Display Audio version=6.14
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 Pixels
Hard Drives
625GB TOSHIBA TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN (SATA)
Mouse
e-view
Other Info
NETWORK CARD

-HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Network Card version=6,0,1,279
-Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230 version=15.3.1.2
-Atheros AR8152/8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20) version=2.0.15.16
SlowDownCPU.exe Windows process - What is it?
Important: Some malware camouflages themselves as SlowDownCPU.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the SlowDownCPU.exe process on your pc whether it is pest.

In your case, I don't think its a virus as stated above, as if the virus was doing anything its designed not to notify you about it.

First, open the start menu, and in the search box, type in

Folder Options

and press enter. Navigate to the 'View' tab. Check 'Show hidden files and folders'.Then tell him to navigate to C:\Windows and in the search box, type in 'SlowDownCPU.exe'. See what results come up. If there are none, there is no virus affecting system files. If there are results, we will guide you step by step.

EDIT: To stop the program starting up at boot, in the search box type

msconfig

and press 'Ctrl' + 'Shift' + 'Enter'. In the 'Startup' tab, uncheck anything to do with 'SlowDownCPU'.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows Seven UltimateAMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHzCrucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
The Dominator?
OS
Windows Seven Ultimate
CPU
AMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23EA63V 23" IPS 1080p Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120 GB
1x WD GreenPower 500GB 7200RPM
1 External HDD 1TB
PSU
Corsair CX500
Case
Zalman Z9 Plus
Cooling
CPU - Corsair Hydro H80i, Case - 3x Aerocool Shark Edition
Keyboard
Xenta Backlit Keyboard (Not very good!)
Mouse
Logitech G400
Internet Speed
Download: 7 mb/s Upload: 0.76 mb/s
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Overclockers UK Desk Pad 89 x 45 cm
1200x730x600mm Desk
Using Virtual Audio Cable to split stereo sound into Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones and Logitech X-530 speakers.
SlowDownCPU.exe Windows process - What is it?
Important: Some malware camouflages themselves as SlowDownCPU.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the SlowDownCPU.exe process on your pc whether it is pest.
In your case, I don't think its a virus as stated above, as if the virus was doing anything its designed not to notify you about it.

First, open the start menu, and in the search box, type in

Folder Options

and press enter. Navigate to the 'View' tab. Check 'Show hidden files and folders'.Then tell him to navigate to C:\Windows and in the search box, type in 'SlowDownCPU.exe'. See what results come up. If there are none, there is no virus affecting system files. If there are results, we will guide you step by step.

EDIT: To stop the program starting up at boot, in the search box type

msconfig

and press 'Ctrl' + 'Shift' + 'Enter'. In the 'Startup' tab, uncheck anything to do with 'SlowDownCPU'.

thnks..i'll try it..then i'll give u the result..tq
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 6.1.7601 Ser...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)Intel(R) HD Graphics Family version=8.15.10.2353
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Satellite E300 / PSE30L-009007
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz
Motherboard
Intel Corp. Base Board Product Name (CPU1)
Memory
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics Family version=8.15.10.2353
Sound Card
onexant SmartAudio HD, Intel(R) Display Audio version=6.14
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 Pixels
Hard Drives
625GB TOSHIBA TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN (SATA)
Mouse
e-view
Other Info
NETWORK CARD

-HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Network Card version=6,0,1,279
-Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230 version=15.3.1.2
-Atheros AR8152/8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20) version=2.0.15.16
No worries :)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows Seven UltimateAMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHzCrucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
The Dominator?
OS
Windows Seven Ultimate
CPU
AMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23EA63V 23" IPS 1080p Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120 GB
1x WD GreenPower 500GB 7200RPM
1 External HDD 1TB
PSU
Corsair CX500
Case
Zalman Z9 Plus
Cooling
CPU - Corsair Hydro H80i, Case - 3x Aerocool Shark Edition
Keyboard
Xenta Backlit Keyboard (Not very good!)
Mouse
Logitech G400
Internet Speed
Download: 7 mb/s Upload: 0.76 mb/s
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Overclockers UK Desk Pad 89 x 45 cm
1200x730x600mm Desk
Using Virtual Audio Cable to split stereo sound into Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones and Logitech X-530 speakers.
No worries :)
sorry for late reply..i've done all u suggested to me..n its work..but i dont find any slowdowncpu in msconfigure..but i just find it through my'search" box..n i find it..then i delete all the slowndowncpu.exe..then my problem solved..there is no more error message slowndowncp0u,"failed to load hardware monitor driver" after i start my pc..thanks for ur help..thnks alot :)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 6.1.7601 Ser...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)Intel(R) HD Graphics Family version=8.15.10.2353
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Satellite E300 / PSE30L-009007
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz
Motherboard
Intel Corp. Base Board Product Name (CPU1)
Memory
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics Family version=8.15.10.2353
Sound Card
onexant SmartAudio HD, Intel(R) Display Audio version=6.14
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 Pixels
Hard Drives
625GB TOSHIBA TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN (SATA)
Mouse
e-view
Other Info
NETWORK CARD

-HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Network Card version=6,0,1,279
-Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230 version=15.3.1.2
-Atheros AR8152/8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20) version=2.0.15.16
No worries :)
sorry for late reply..i've done all u suggested to me..n its work..but i dont find any slowdowncpu in msconfigure..but i just find it through my'search" box..n i find it..then i delete all the slowndowncpu.exe..then my problem solved..there is no more error message slowndowncp0u,"failed to load hardware monitor driver" after i start my pc..thanks for ur help..thnks alot :)

Glad its sorted mie :)
Don't worry about the late reply, I forgot about this problem :p ;)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows Seven UltimateAMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHzCrucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
The Dominator?
OS
Windows Seven Ultimate
CPU
AMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23EA63V 23" IPS 1080p Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120 GB
1x WD GreenPower 500GB 7200RPM
1 External HDD 1TB
PSU
Corsair CX500
Case
Zalman Z9 Plus
Cooling
CPU - Corsair Hydro H80i, Case - 3x Aerocool Shark Edition
Keyboard
Xenta Backlit Keyboard (Not very good!)
Mouse
Logitech G400
Internet Speed
Download: 7 mb/s Upload: 0.76 mb/s
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Overclockers UK Desk Pad 89 x 45 cm
1200x730x600mm Desk
Using Virtual Audio Cable to split stereo sound into Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones and Logitech X-530 speakers.
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