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06-21-2022 09:07 AM
Hello @LGutierrez1995
If you have administrator rights on your computer, please read this:
https://www.malware-board.com/blog/delete-etd_getsmart-exe-simple-elimination-guideline
( It's not malware, it's a program from HP to check the status of your harddisc )
Please report your results.
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06-21-2022 10:58 AM
Hello @LGutierrez1995
The program "ETD_GetSMART" must be granted admin rights:
You get very useful help here:
https://www.top-password.com/blog/make-your-program-always-run-as-administrator/
Please report your results.
best regards
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