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ActiveMenu.exe
Wild Tangent demo games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case
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ActiveMenu.exe
Wild Tangent demo games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case
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ActiveMenu.exe
Wild Tangent demo games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case
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AltoMBsrv.exe
Alto Memory Booster from Alto Software - boost the computers performance via more intelligent and efficient memory management. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind
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AolFix.exe
Run on Gateway Astra computers, and maybe a few others. Designed to repair a bad registry key in Gateway computers that would not allow AOL to run correctly. Not seen much any more and should only run once
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ati2evxx.exe
ATI External Event Utility EXE Module. This task can comsume lots of CPU resournces on some computers, but it can help with graphics card problems. Leave enabled unless it consumes too many CPU resources
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ati2evxx.exe
ATI External Event Utility EXE Module. This task can comsume lots of CPU resournces on some computers, but it can help with graphics card problems. Leave enabled unless it consumes too many CPU resources
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autobar.exe
Connect buttons on the keyboard for internet direct access, etc. on HP computers
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BACKWEB-*****.exe
See here - "messaging service that automatically sends you support information, tips, ideas, and special offers from HP and our partners, especially designed for HP and Compaq desktop computer owners". Applies to certain HP Pavilion desktop computers between Fall 2001 and Spring 2003. * can be any digit
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BlueSpaceNE.exe
"BlueSpace NE is a utility program used to run the Bluetooth function on VAIO computers that support the Bluetooth function or on VAIO computers connected to the Bluetooth USB adapter". Shortcut available via Start -> Programs
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Bubble.exe
Added by Windows SteadyState which "helps make it easy for you to keep your computers running the way you want them to, no matter who uses them." Bubble allows notification messages to appear on a computer managed by Windows SteadyState
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cloaker.exe
Used by HP and Compaq computers to hide the windows of programs passed as arguments to it
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delayrun.exe
On HP PCs this program is used to help prevent conflicts or timing issues on fast computers
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delayrun.exe
On HP PCs this program is used to help prevent conflicts or timing issues on fast computers
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DNETC.EXE
Dsitributed computing projects client from Distributed.net where numerous computers are used to share a projects workload - similar to SETI@Home and Folding@Home. Also prone to being distributed by viruses
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DsKey.exe
Part of PC PhoneHome - "secretly sends an invisible email message to an email address of your choice containing the physical location of your computer every time you get an Internet connection". Security software from Brigadoon Security Group for tracking down lost/stolen computers
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DUC20.exe
Part of http://www.no-ip.com provided service. Keeps No-IP's dynamic nameserver (DNS) updated if and when your computer's (network's) dynamic IP-address changes so that you can run servers on computers with dynamic IP. Shortcut available
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EPOAgentnaimas32.exe
Networked version of McAfee VirusScan. Installs, configures and updates the software and DAT (virus definition) files on local computers from a network server. A resource hog but required for DAT updates and if disabled can also cause random freezes and error messages
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g2svc.exe
ExpertCity GoToMyPc logon - web-based remote-access solution that allows individuals and companies to register their computers online and then securely access those computers from any web browser
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hidserv.exe
This is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98SE/2000/Me/XP, it is required only if you are using USB Audio Devices you can disable via Msconfig. See here. Typical examples are USB multimedia keyboards with volume control and web-ready keyboards. For example - loaded by default with MS DSS80 Speakers because they have Volume, Mute and Bass controls on the speaker. Some users may experience problems disabling this - if this is the case then re-enable it. Equivalent to MMHid in Win98. On HP C..
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hpstart.wsf
This a script used by HP that runs the first time one of their computers is started. Can't imagine why it would be starting up after the first boot
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hpsysdrv.exe
This item keeps track of how many times the system has been recovered and the times of the first and last recoveries done on the system. Leaving unchecked will sometimes prevent the Keyboard Manager program from detecting that the computer is an HP. Since this program/driver was only made to run on HP, if it can't tell that it is an HP it will not run. If unchecked, it can prevent the running of the Application Recovery CDs, the use of the multimedia keys, and the HP Instant Support. Also seen t..
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hptasks.exe
Allows for the adjustment of the display for LCD screen, CRT Monitor and TV output on HP computers
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