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When Windows boots, the hardware monitor appears. What is Hardware Monitor and why is it needed?

Greetings! Today I decided to write about what kind of breakdowns can happen to a computer, what to do if the computer does not turn on and how to determine the cause of a non-working system. I divide breakdowns into two sections, software and hardware. Now we will talk about them.

And one more thing, the phrase “The computer won’t turn on” has different meanings. Well, let's get closer to the topic :).Computers break down, and we can't do anything about it, but they break down in different ways, and accordingly they need to be repaired in different ways. Well, if you pay for repairs, the price will also be different, so this article may also help you save money.

Software failure

This computer malfunction is associated with problems with the operating system. The computer itself turns on, well, it turns on, the fans are spinning, there is an image on the monitor, but this image warns you about an error in the system and the computer itself does not boot further. Breaking? Of course it's a breakdown. It may look like , etc..

You can fix all these errors yourself by simply searching the Internet for ways to solve them. Well, as a rule, reinstalling Windows solves them in one fell swoop. But no matter how scary these breakdowns may seem to you, compared to hardware ones they are harmless :).

Hardware failure

This is where things get more complicated. And they look something like this.

Well, maybe it’s not always so scary :). But I think you understand what I mean.

This is a problem when one or more components fail. As you already guess, repairing such a breakdown will be expensive and you most likely will not do it yourself; you will have to contact a service center. And look for replacements for damaged components, by the way, the online magazine devicebox.ru always reviews new products in the IT world, maybe read something and choose.

As a rule, such a breakdown usually manifests itself as complete inoperability of the computer. It just won't respond to the power button, but not always.

It will probably try to start, etc. It all depends. what's wrong with you. Less commonly, you can smell a burning smell when, for example, the power supply or motherboard is burnt.

In any case, turn off the computer and call a technician, otherwise you may end up causing even more problems if you try to solve the problem yourself.

You could write for a very long time about all the breakdowns and their manifestations, but I don’t think it will be interesting to anyone.

If you have some very Important information on your computer, then I don’t advise you to do any repairs, even if it’s a system repair. In this case, it is better to contact specialists. Just like in case of hardware failure. In other cases, you can look for a solution on the Internet or on my blog. Good luck!

Threat information

Threat name: Open Hardware Monitor

Executable file:(randomname).dll

Threat type: Adware

Affected OS: Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


Open Hardware Monitor infection method

installed on your computer along with free programs. This method can be called "batch installation". Free programs offer you to install additional modules (Open Hardware Monitor). If you do not decline the offer, the installation will begin in the background. Open Hardware Monitor copies its files to your computer. Typically this is the file (randomname).dll. Sometimes a startup key is created with the name Open Hardware Monitor and the value (randomname).dll. You can also find the threat in the list of processes named (randomname).dll or Open Hardware Monitor. a folder called Open Hardware Monitor is also created in the C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData folders. After installation, Open Hardware Monitor starts showing promotional banners and pop-up ads in browsers. It is recommended to remove Open Hardware Monitor immediately. If you have additional questions about Open Hardware Monitor, please contact us. You can use programs below to remove Open Hardware Monitor from your browsers.




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How to remove Open Hardware Monitor manually

The problem can be resolved manually by deleting files, folders and registry keys belonging to the Open Hardware Monitor threat. Damaged Open Hardware Monitor system files and components can be restored if you have the installation package for your operating system.

To get rid of Open Hardware Monitor, you need to:

1. Stop the following processes and delete the corresponding files:

Warning: You only need to delete files with the names and paths specified here. The system may contain useful files with the same names. We recommend using this to solve the problem safely.

2. Remove the following malicious folders:

3. Remove the following malicious registry keys and values:

Warning: if the value of a registry key is specified, then you need to delete only the value and not touch the key itself. We recommend using for these purposes.

Uninstall the Open Hardware Monitor program and its associated programs through the Control Panel

We recommend that you examine the list of installed programs and look for Open Hardware Monitor as well as any other suspicious or unfamiliar programs. Below are instructions for different versions of Windows. In some cases, Open Hardware Monitor is protected by a malicious process or service and prevents you from uninstalling itself. If Open Hardware Monitor does not uninstall or gives an error that you do not have enough rights to uninstall, perform the following steps in Safe Mode or Safe mode with loading network drivers or use .


Windows 10

  • Click on the menu Start and select Options.
  • Click on the item System and select Applications and features in the list on the left.
  • Find Open Hardware Monitor in the list and click on the button Delete near.
  • Confirm by pressing the button Delete in the opening window, if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen (in desktop mode).
  • In the menu that opens, select Control Panel.
  • Click on the link Uninstall a program in section Programs and components.
  • Find in the list Open Hardware Monitor and other suspicious programs.
  • Click the button Delete.
  • Wait for the uninstallation process to complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and select Control Panel.
  • Select Programs and components And Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs, find Open Hardware Monitor.
  • Click on the button Delete.

Windows XP

  • Click Start.
  • From the menu, select Control Panel.
  • Select Install/Remove programs.
  • Find Open Hardware Monitor and related programs.
  • Click on the button Delete.

Remove Open Hardware Monitor add-ons from your browsers

Open Hardware Monitor in some cases, installs add-ons in browsers. We recommend using the free "Remove Toolbars" function in the "Tools" section of the Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove Open Hardware Monitor and related add-ons. We also recommend that you conduct a full scan of your computer using Wipersoft and Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove add-ons from your browsers manually, do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • Launch Internet Explorer and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner
  • From the drop down menu select Configure add-ons
  • Select a tab Toolbars and Extensions.
  • Select Open Hardware Monitor or other suspected BHO.
  • Click the button Disable.

Warning: This instruction only deactivates the add-on. To completely remove Open Hardware Monitor, use .

Google Chrome

  • Launch Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar, enter chrome://extensions/.
  • In the list of installed add-ons, find Open Hardware Monitor and click on the trash can icon next to it.
  • Confirm deletion Open Hardware Monitor.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Launch Firefox.
  • In the address bar, enter about:addons.
  • Click on the tab Extensions.
  • In the list of installed extensions, find Open Hardware Monitor.
  • Click the button Delete near the extension.

Protect your computer and browsers from infection

Adware like Open Hardware Monitor is very common, and unfortunately, most antivirus programs are poor at detecting such threats. To protect yourself from these threats, we recommend using it, it has active computer protection modules and browser settings. It does not conflict with installed antiviruses and provides an additional layer of protection against threats such as Open Hardware Monitor.