HAL - HP Windows 7

September 23, 2013 3:52 PM

I've seen something that pops up interrupting what I'm doing. It's from HP, it pops up a black box. I may have uninstalled it. Now my friend has the same problem. I want to make sure that I uninstall/deactivate the right thing. What's it called?
posted by notned to Technology (3 answers total)

Best answer: HP Support Assistant (I have a HP laptop so I recognise what you're describing).
posted by lokta at 4:02 PM on September 23, 2013

That thing is the bane of my existence. I hate it. Is it uninstallable?
posted by kathrynm at 5:01 PM on September 23, 2013

Best answer: It has been, on every HP laptop I've ever touched. Standard practice for me is to go into Programs and Features and uninstall every HP thing that isn't a driver. Saves a lot of trouble.

Also: PC Decrapifier is a good tool.
posted by flabdablet at 1:41 AM on September 24, 2013