HP Bloatware
Manufacturer bloatware and trialware refer to HPs' (like most PC manufacturers) habit of loading crippled versions of commercial software and OEM proprietary utilities on a new computer.
HP like most PC manufacturers engage in the pre-installation of various types of bloat and trialware. Recently, HP released a new service when purchasing a PC (typically for business customers) called HP Premier Image. Premier Image includes the full suite of business software with bundled anti-virus protection, while eliminating trialware and other crapware. The cleaner image eases business computer IT deployment, management and support. This helps with the nags and pop-ups that annoy users with irritating offers for trialware as well as reduction in consumer focused games and the links that promote e-commerce sites including the standard Amazon and eBay desktop links.
HP Customer Participation Program is a bundled software application installed with a new HP PC that provides customers the ability to participate in market research designed to improve HP products and...
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The purpose of the Shop for HP Supplies program is to make it easy for users to shop online for HP supplies and to make sure that you are buying the correct supplies such as ink cartridges, toners, or...
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This program contains software that enables customers to program the Quick Launch Buttons on the keyboard and the external Easy Access Buttons Keyboard for the supported notebook models and operating...
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“Registration of your HP Care Pack is separate and different from registration of your HP product. Registering your HP Care Pack activates your extended service plan. Registering your HP product...
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HP Customer Feedback is a bundled software application installed with a new HP PC that provides customers the ability to participate in market research designed to improve HP products and experiences,...
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“HP Product Assistant detects problems that can occur with HP products, and then offers solutions to resolve those problems. For example, HP Product Assistant can detect a paper jam and present...
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The prorgam known as HP Cartridge Order Reminder is isntalled with most HP printer devices and is designed to monitor the ink levels of the printer cartridge and popup a warning when the levels are...
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This program contains the HP Quick Launch Software, which enables special function keys on supported notebook models to be programmed. For example, the HP Quick Launch Software enables users to press...
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“HP Quick Start provides new Windows 8 users, who are used to the traditional Start Menu, with convenient accessibility to launch apps, files, and programs from the classic desktop. HP Quick Start is a...
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HP Launch Box allows applications to be organized by grouping them for quick access on the Windows 7 taskbar.
This program adds HP Wallpaper options for the Microsoft Windows Desktop on supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.
The HP Advisor Software provides information about the status of the PC along with alerts, updates, and offers from HP.
HP Update is the updater program which runs with Windows (in the background as a service) and automatically starts up when your computer boots. It checks for updates and automatically downloads and...
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“HP's ENERGY STAR® qualified products save you money by reducing energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. HP is proud to offer our customers products...
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This is the HP printer software installation setup software that is included with various HP printers.
HP Software Update Service is a program designed to manage all installed HP programs on the user's PC and check for and update any new versions of the software if available. This service will run in...
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“HP Support Assistant helps you maintain your PC and avoid or resolve problems using automated updates and self-help options. One simple menu guides you to expert support should you need it. And it’s...
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“Using a computer is simple thanks to a single access point for the things you need most. See PC status at a glance, navigate to software from HP and partners, and discover applications and offers...
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HP User Guides are an inetegrated and online user guide to learn how to operate and manage the installed HP device, and to solve problems. This software is automatically installed with the HP device.
“Get the most out of your HP Workstation on day one—and every day thereafter. Designed for non-techies, this ultra-savvy software wizard is the simplest and most effective way to make sure your...
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“HP Easy Backup creates a full backup the first time you run the program, storing all the files you specified. Subsequent backups store files that changed or are new since the last backup. Store the...
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The HP Power Assistant provides an easy method for changing operating system and device configuration settings in order to manage power consumption.
“Optimize your HP printer for faster digital photo enhancements and sharp, lab-quality prints at home. Image Zone Express is smart, simple, fast photo software, featuring HP's latest color correction,...
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“Help and Support Center for supported notebook models and operating systems. The Help and Support Center is an integrated help and assistance tool from Microsoft and HP that provides simple click...
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HP HotKey provides support for special function keys.
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