On 12/13/2006 12:16 PM, erewhon wrote:
>> FIS, i have flattened 3 times and attempted step by step services
>> disable and module killing but the complexity and manifold layering of XP
>> is hard to get around; especially for a non-expert! Add to that the low
>> level interference HP imposes to 'restore' files. modules, configurations
>> etc before I even get to the HKEY.Run...portion of my input!
>
> So you are not using a vanilla copy of XP - rather the 'HP Restore CD' which
> contains these unwanted apps?
>
> If this is the case, you are fighting a losing battle.
>
> Obtain a copy of Microsoft XP with a suitable licence key. You have to ditch
> the HP restore CD's if you want to remove all the HP crap.
>
>
Which frankly sucks. When you buy it, you are paying for a license. So
now you have to buy a new one?