Re: How can I disable HP preloaded datamining?

Sebastian Gottschalk wrote:

warf wrote:


I am sick to death of this P.O.S. HP pavilion DV8310. For a month I have been trying to deal with the trial-ware it comes with and the 135 trusted modules grabbing internet access....WTF does my keyboard driver need internet access for?


It doesn't. You're talking nonsense.


I notice the trial version of Norton I-net suite disallows me to remove the trusted pre-installed programs from HP!


And this might be because you're using nonsense software that tells you so much nonsense.


It appears to me that Norton has been engaged in hiding my user data export to HP and points unknown.


Could be. After all, Norton's purpose is to damage your network functionality.


SO I tried:
MSconfig and removing all the startup files. RESULT- can't play a DVD but still get phonehomes.
Services.msc and removed as many sneaky non-essential services as i could by trial and error. Even then there appear to be LSPs acting at the kernal level that don;t even trigger Spybot teatimer that the registry has been altered to reload the 'original configuration' and allow datamining.....although it is more restricted in what can call home to HP modules.
REmoving all registry entries ans software that are not critical for usability but restrict phonehome...RESULTS..dismal! I am in over my head.


Well, why didn't you try something SERIOUS like FLATTENING and REBULDING?


I purchased ZA 2007 int-suite and it is better but Norton is very very sticky and conflicts at times by leaving hidden modules that the HP config ini restores on me.


Or maybe it's just another piece of crap. How much more do you want to pay until you finally start getting a clue?


i may be saving my privacy but can't play a rented DVD and listen to it.
Win Media player10 is blocked from working if Sonic is active.


That's another load of bull***. Why don't you use VideoLanClient or some other actual media player instead of abusing WMP as such?

You are a very angry person Sebastion; lets make a deal, you provide some useful computer information and I will help you with your issues?
Actually, you are probably just a gruff old teddy bear right?
-still miffed and waitng for 'computer' help from a knowledgeable experienced person that has actually encountered these phenomena on an HP device.
.

Quantcast