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How to remove an Cpqdfwag error


The free file information forum can help you determine if Cpqdfwag.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Cpqdfwag.exe file information

The process known as Diagnostics Application or Compaq Diagnostics Application appears to be part of software Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent or Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent by Hewlett Packard (www.hp.com) or Compaq Computer (www.compaq.com).

Description: The file Cpqdfwag.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows (usually C:\WINDOWS\cpqdiag\). The file size on Windows 7/XP is 212,992 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/cpqdfwag.exe.html 
It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. Cpqdfwag.exe is able to record inputs and hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 74% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "CPQDFWAG" is not required to run at start up. For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq diagnostics on every boot

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Cpqdfwag.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Cpqdfwag.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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User Comments

a compaq-file, never used, but on the system from the beginning
  h.eijkelboom  


Summary: Average user rating of Cpqdfwag.exe: based on 2 votes with 1 reviews.
1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger.


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