How to remove an DiscStreamHub error

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DiscStreamHub.exe file information

The process known as DISCover Stream Hub or DSH belongs to software DISCover or HP Games or DISCover Stream Hub or DSH by Digital Interactive Systems Corporation (www.digitalinteractive.net) or Digital Interactive Systems (www.digitalinteractive.net).

Description: DiscStreamHub.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 57,344 bytes (72% of all occurrences), 45,056 bytes, 49,152 bytes or 75,352 bytes.
There is no description of the program. It is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. The program is not visible. DiscStreamHub.exe seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 62% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you are having problems with DiscStreamHub.exe, you can also uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > DISCover or HP Games).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as DiscStreamHub.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the DiscStreamHub.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

This appears to be associated with the DISCover PC games site. It came loaded on my Compaq (HP) PC but I haven't used it. There was also a program from the same company called MyFTP on the PC.
Gary Welch

It is a screen console enabling a user to play online games that are remotely hosted. It is sometimes installed by PC makers.
George Steinbach

It's a game site, this allows access to try and or buy games online.
ToeNail

Designed exclusively for Media Center PCs, DISCover’s My Games gives customers access to a wide range of PC games that they can digitally demo, buy and stream. Customers can view an in-depth game guide with screen shots, box art and descriptions for thousands of top games, and can purchase “boxed” games via top online retailers with the ease of a Media Center Edition remote control.
Stew (further information)

it keeps asking for access to the internet
Richard Watt

If under %ProgramFiles% it is likely part of a Discover package that some OEM use to provide a game bundle
S.D.Maley

stuck with it outta the box from HP... for HP Games
Temp_Human

DISCover GUI app and DISCover Stream HUB asking for access to internet and security files. Not sure but, after renewing security software it showed up as untrusted so I keep blocking it until I get a definite on whether it's safe. Data lead follows as Userinit Logon Application Windows Explorer DISCover Drop and Play System Exe. Any clues what for or to find out how please post. Game extentions don't sound right..."toenail" ;-/
mindless brain

It spents memory RAM. Kaspersky found it dangerous.
Quichi

Summary: Average user rating of DiscStreamHub.exe: based on 9 votes with 9 reviews.

1 user think it's probably harmless. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think DiscStreamHub.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade DiscStreamHub.exe ("not sure about it").

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