compaq~1.exe
What is compaq~1.exe?
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Windows Process Description:
The process file compaq~1.exe is also recognized by its program name Compaq Connections. The Compaq Connections or compaq~1.exe is a desktop messaging service from Compaq especially made for Compaq Desktop computer users. The compaq~1.exe application automatically sends the user tips, support information, special offers and ideas from Compaq and their partners.
An internet connection is definitely required if users want the compaq~1.exe file to function; as desktop messages from Compaq instantly arrives when the user is connected to the internet. Desktop messages from the compaq~1.exe application will be displayed in the desktop and kept in the application. The process compaq~1.exe usually sends around 1 to 3 desktop messages per month, though the regularity will vary from time to time and will depend mainly on the user's desktop model, timing of vital support issues and seasonality. If the users' desktop utilizes the Windows Vista platform, they will need to view and access the desktop messages in the area "Alerts" located in the tab "PC Action Center" of the HP Total Care Advisor.
No sign ups are required for users to utilize the compaq~1.exe program. Generally, the process is already enabled and installed in the computer after setting it up during the first boot up process and connecting to the internet. The compaq~1.exe file process does not access or use the user's personal information for delivering messages. The compaq~1.exe service runs independently of the kind of internet service provider the user has.
The compaq~1.exe program does not slow down the internet connection since it only utilizes idle resources without affecting the internet connection or the user's browsing experience. The messaging service compaq~1.exe is considered a background process and application and it is readily seen in the Windows Task Manager. For the Compaq Connections to run, these requirements are necessary: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2 or above, Windows XP, Vista, ME, or 98, Intel Pentium processor or at least its equivalent, 16 megabytes of memory, hard disk space of 30 megabytes and an internet connection of 14.4 kbps or above.
Author: Compaq /HP.
Author URL: www.hp.com
Part Of: Compaq Connections
Memory Usage: Medium. The compaq~1.exe process consumes less than 1 megabyte of system memory since it is a background application and it only checks for new messages from Compaq once in every 7 to 20 days.
System Process: No
Application: Yes
Background Process: Yes
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: Yes
Hardware Related: No
Common Path: C:\Windows
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