How to remove BackWeb-137903 error

BackWeb-137903.exe file information

The process belongs to the software BackWeb-137903.exe or AstroPop or Home Office Made Easy or SimNet 2003 Enterprise Edition or DVD Solution or Zuma Deluxe or SmartSound Quicktracks Plugin or Tournament Dreams College or GameTap or Sony Ericsson Device Data by Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com).

Description: BackWeb-137903.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - generally C:\Program Files\hp center\137903\Program\ or C:\Program Files\Updates from HP\137903\Program\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 16384 bytes (98% of all occurrence), 45056 bytes, 20480 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. BackWeb-137903.exe is not a Windows system file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. The program has no visible window. Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "hp center" definitely not required. Based upon HP's own description from here - "With the My HP Center, consumers have access directly from the desktop to Internet sites featuring special offers for HP customers ranging from personal finance and shopping to digital imaging and music" I have classified this as adware. The number may change - if yours is different let me know

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as BackWeb-137903.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the BackWeb-137903.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Links: BackWeb-137903.exe, BackWeb-137903.exe

I too experienced BACKWEB-137903, when my Windows XP Firewall stopped it and asked if I wanted to block it.. It occured during the restart process of installing a service pack 2 update, right after opting for automatic updates. Because of the mix of feelings and emotions on this .EXE, I'm opting to block it. I can always check for the HP updates on my own right? By the way, how is this any different from the Microsoft "Automatic" updates that I can choose to allow run for me without needing my approval?
  S. Schnabel  

I have HP computer and one day all of the sudden my internet connection got very slow. Turns out BackWeb-137903.exe was the reason. It was difficult to handle, since spyware or antivirus program wouldn't detect it. I found about it through checking UDP and TCP, and than blocked it. This program is big time sucker as far as I am concerned.
  vh  

Can anyone tell me how to disable this product? When I go Add or Remove Programs I don't see Backweb in there. Would it be under on in one of the HP Programs? thanks so much for your help.
  Skeeter  

just got rid of it, computer still runing, even better
  alex zman  

it is a pusher site that with HP sends non requested info to you
  rusty  

One of many unnecessary programs pre-loaded on an HP PC, which combine to make a new modern PC run at a fraction of the speed it should.
  IT Pro  

It keeps forcing my computer to freeze up if i don't close it at start up. Get rid of it
  Abacab  

messes ms word
  tech support  

Its a process that runs with HP,Tho too many variations of Backweb exist to call it completely safe. But it allows for updates without user input.
  Agent Nelson  

H-P USEFULL SOFTWARE
  JEAN  

Screw it all, go with Mac...
  maclover  

I personally have confronted 'backweb' spyware on at least five newer HP computers. Despite excuses made by HP (see link below), Backweb is indeed spyware!!! And, it can seriously bog down your CPU every time it goes to the net to update it's site's database with YOUR activities, and WITHOUT your permission!!! It can be uninstalled, but first you must disable it in safe mode.
  klandreson   (further information)

it popped up on my computer after installing a service pack 2 update, right after opting for automatic updates.
  Robin  

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