Sebastian Gottschalk wrote:

> warf wrote:
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>>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?
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> It doesn't. You're talking nonsense.
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>>I notice the trial version of Norton I-net suite disallows me to remove
>>the trusted pre-installed programs from HP!
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> And this might be because you're using nonsense software that tells you so
> much nonsense.
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>>It appears to me that Norton has been engaged in hiding my user data export
>>to HP and points unknown.
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> Could be. After all, Norton's purpose is to damage your network
> functionality.
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>>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.
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> Well, why didn't you try something SERIOUS like FLATTENING and REBULDING?
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>>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.
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> Or maybe it's just another piece of crap. How much more do you want to pay
> until you finally start getting a clue?
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>>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.
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> That's another load of bullshit. 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.