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    PMHandler.exe - What is it and why do I get a popup

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by PDSF, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. PDSF

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    Hey all, I am getting a tiny popup window from PMHandler.exe at boot up. This seemed to start happening when I installed AVG free version but I'm not sure. Does anyone know what this is? I've googled it and got all those system information antispam/antivirus sites, but none say exactly what it is or whether it can be disabled. I also found a long thread where someone had this problem along with a virus infection, but I've scanned with three scanners, two in safe mode and there is no virus or malware present. Any information would be appreciated. TIA.
     
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    Thanks for the quick reply Arkit3kt, that is very helpful. I may just disable it as I have a different model, don't have Vista and don't think I have access to any Lenovo advanced power management features on this model.
     
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