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Users Opinions

270 users ask for this file. 2 users rated it as not dangerous. 1 user rated it as not so dangerous. 1 user rated it as dangerous.

All comments about HPBootOp.exe: bill gateus part of booting process can be ended after 3 minutes Union_Thug hpbootop.exe allows the user to cleanse the Windows Prefetch folder of system. The prefetching process usually happens on Windows XP where the file hpbootop.exe helps the administrator to prefectch some of the applications that re present in the system. The prefetching process helps the Windows to reboot faster. The file has an AutoIT mechanism, which automatically scripts different Windows-based tasks.  See also: Link Matt hpbootop.exe is a process belonging to HP Boot Optimizer, launches software during startup, based on available resources, to improve startup performance If you know more about HPBootOp.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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