Re: [PCWorks] Maintenance applet in Windows (Compaq)
- From: Hugh Vandervoort <hughv2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:45:53 -0400
That sounds like the usual "Crapware" that comes with a new computer,
most of which can be safely deleted.
What kind of updates are offered?
Harold B. wrote:
> Hello again ... first I want to thank all who in your discussions
> (whether directed to me or not) encouraged me to change to DSL. The
> computer never worked better; I fly through the internet faster than
> Phelps flies the length of the pool in China. Question ... In my
> Windows XP, in my "C:\hp\PC Tune Up and Repair\maintenance.exe" I
> have this "Maintenance" applet which when using it, seems to just
> lead me to, if I want, purchase different updates. It doesn't really
> do anything for my computer.
>
> That "hp" folder can only be accessed when making all files visible,
> but a shortcut to that target easily gets there, once a shortcut is
> made. Do I need this maintenance applet? --- Harold
>
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