Here I just look for it in the Programs list in the control panel and if not use my favorite tools to check out and destroy startup entries (I use Hijackthis!)
I've gone into task manager and tried to eliminate it there by deleting everything that was HP oriented. It returns when I re-boot.
This computer was purchased from HP 5 years ago and my warranty is long gone which the "assistant" tells me if I click on the question mark icon in the taskbar. I would just like it to go away as I no longer have a need for it.
Your help would be appreciated as usual.
Thanks!

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