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Safe to post msinfo32.txt export??

Hello:

I'm running Win7 on an HP Pavilion DV6. Its fan runs all the time, even with a supplementary cooling pad. I think it's launching stuff on start-up that I don't need.

If I post my msinfo32.txt, can you tell me which start-up programs are likely overworking my machine, and which ones I don't need? Is it safe to post this??

I'll also plan to update bios, but I really think the root problem is unneeded programs running in the background.

Thank you.

Don Thomson

I would update the Bios first. Some Bios have settings that allow you to throttle back on the fan speed. I've found with the HP Pavillions - the air channels tend to accumulate a lot of dist and restrict the air flow so blow some air in the vents to clean them out.

After that you can post the list of what's running at startup.

Under Services (msconfig) hide the Microsoft services first.

I would also go through your add/remove programs and see if there are any programs in there that you know you don't need

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