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Cpqdfwag.exe file information

The process Compaq Diagnostics Application belongs to the software Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent or Cpqdfwag.exe by Compaq Computer Corporation (www.compaq.com) or Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com) or Hewlett Packard.

Description: File Cpqdfwag.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows (usually C:\WINDOWS\cpqdiag\). The file size on Windows XP is 212992 bytes.
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 LAN or Internet. Cpqdfwag.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 75% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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 camouflage themselves as Cpqdfwag.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Cpqdfwag.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.

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

Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger.

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