Really you can uninstall almost everything in the programs and features. I always do a fresh install with laptops so I don't need to deal with that bloat and the only thing I would maybe leave in is the Intel control panel if it has dedicated graphics or Nvidia/ATi control panel if it has dedicated..
•HP Connection manager
•HP Documentation
•HP On Screen Display
•HP Power Manager
•HP Quick Launch
•HP Setup (generic application icon)
•HP Setup Manager
•HP Software Framework
•HP Support Assistant
Edit: any HP program that is overriding windows (ie: a connection manager) when uninstalled, windows will take over and do the job.
Indeed. Any connection type software, even, you're probably better off getting from the manufacturer of the ethernet card.
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Really you can uninstall almost everything in the programs and features. I always do a fresh install with laptops so I don't need to deal with that bloat and the only thing I would maybe leave in is the Intel control panel if it has dedicated graphics or Nvidia/ATi control panel if it has dedicated..