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    Hp laptops have Hpcenter a spyware

    Discussion in 'HP' started by xubi, Nov 20, 2004.

  1. xubi

    xubi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was thinking about getting a HP pavillion
    but a seller told me it has a software called HPCENTER.

    Hp center block you from using Nero and cracked softwares
    forcing you to use XP as HP want :)

    Many anti-spywares detect Hp as a spyware and ask you to delete it.

    If Hpcenter is deleted Warranty is voided/canceled.
    and internet wont work said the seller.

    Is this True?

    and how do i disable Hpcenter without giving any problems
    and keeping the warranty.

    I mean is a realy turn-off that Hp installed Hpcenter if it dont let you use the software you want even if some are not purchased, HP does not have right to choose what software it wont install .

     
  2. alekkh

    alekkh Notebook Evangelist

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    Of course, it's true. Believe this seller and stay away from HP. This is an incredibly smart seller who, no doubt, knows what he is talking about.


    LOL! :)
    Let me guess - this guy was trying to sell you something he needed to get rid of, instead of HP?
     
  3. xubi

    xubi Notebook Enthusiast

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    actually i found him having no clue on HP
    he was trying to sell me the cheapest Hp pavillion calling
    it be the best, then i look at the specs and told him
    "100Gb hardisk, 1024 Mb memory etc..." and he goes like

    Umm [:0] "actually we can order a better one that is top of the line"

    and then he start talking about how good HP was except the Hpcenter that was SOOOOOO Evil , after he finished about that he encourage me buying a Hp just forget use cracked software on it .

    quite Encouraging isnt'it .

    the Worst is that there could be people that dosn't check
    this to se if is true ,and stay away from Hp just because of this.

    I now heard from Profesionals that all what Hpcenter install is a toolbar which can be removed, i can even reinstall XP clean if i wish, something i can consider if it gives me problem.

    Anyway my fear about Hpcenter should now have been cleaned
    and i feel much better about Hp laptops