Sometimes hwmonitorpro.exe errors and others system errors EXE could be related to problems in the Windows registry. Several programs can use the hwmonitorpro.exe file, but when those programs are uninstalled or changed, sometimes "orphaned" (invalid) EXE registry entries are left behind.
Basically, this means that while the actual path to the file may have been changed, its incorrect former location is still recorded in the Windows registry. When Windows tries looking up these incorrect file references (file locations on your PC), hwmonitorpro.exe errors can occur. In addition, malware infection may have corrupted the registry entries associated with Hardware Monitor Pro. Thus, these invalid EXE registry entries need to be repaired in order to fix the root of the problem.
Manually editing the Windows registry to remove invalid hwmonitorpro.exe keys is not recommended unless you are PC service professional. Mistakes made while editing the registry can render your PC unusable and cause irreparable damage to your operating system. In fact, even a single comma in the wrong place can prevent your computer from booting up!
Because of this risk, we highly recommend using a trusted registry cleaner such as %%product%% (Developed by Microsoft Gold Certified Partner) to scan and repair any hwmonitorpro.exe-related registry problems. Using a registry cleaner automates the process of finding invalid registry entries, missing file references (like the one causing your hwmonitorpro.exe error), and broken links within the registry. Before each scan, an automatically created backup copy, which allows you to undo any changes with a single click and protects you from possible damage to your computer. The best part is that fixing registry errors can drastically improve system speed and performance.
Warning: Unless you are an advanced PC user, we do NOT recommend editing the Windows Registry manually. Incorrect use of the Registry Editor can lead to serious problems and require reinstalling Windows. We do not guarantee that problems resulting from misuse of Registry Editor can be resolved. You use the Registry Editor at your own risk.
Before manually restoring Windows registry, you need to create a backup by exporting a part of the registry related to hwmonitorpro.exe (eg. Hardware Monitor Pro):
- Click on the button Begin.
- Enter " command" V search bar... DO NOT PRESS YET ENTER!
- Holding keys CTRL-Shift on the keyboard, press ENTER.
- An access dialog will be displayed.
- Click Yes.
- The black box opens with a blinking cursor.
- Enter " regedit" and press ENTER.
- In the Registry Editor, select the hwmonitorpro.exe-related key (eg. Hardware Monitor Pro) you want to back up.
- On the menu File select Export.
- Listed Save to select the folder where you want to save the backup copy of the Hardware Monitor Pro key.
- In field File name enter a name for the backup file, such as "Hardware Monitor Pro Backup".
- Make sure the field Export Range value selected Selected branch.
- Click Save.
- The file will be saved with .reg extension.
- You now have a backup of your hwmonitorpro.exe-related registry entry.
The next steps for manually editing the registry will not be covered in this article, as they are likely to damage your system. If you would like more information on editing the registry manually, please see the links below.
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 does not turn on” has different concepts. Well, let's get closer to the topic :). Computers break down, and we can't do anything about them, but they break down in different ways, and, accordingly, they need to be repaired in different ways. Well, if you pay for repairs, then the price will also be different, so this article may also help you save money.
Software failure
Such a computer malfunction is associated with problems in the operation of the operating system. The computer itself turns on, well, as it turns on, the fans spin, 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 broken. It may look like, etc.
All these errors can be corrected by yourself, simply by searching the Internet for ways to solve them. Well, as a rule, reinstalling Windows solves them in one fell swoop. But no matter how terrible these breakdowns would seem to you, they are harmless compared to hardware ones :).
hardware failure
It's more difficult here. And they look like this.
Well, maybe not always so scary :). But I think you understand what I mean.
This is a problem when one or more components fail. As you may already guess, the repair of such a breakdown will be expensive and you most likely will not do it yourself, you will have to contact service center. And look for a replacement for damaged components, by the way, the devicebox.ru online magazine always makes reviews of new products in the IT world, maybe read something and choose.
As a rule, such a breakdown usually manifests itself as a complete inoperability of the computer. It simply will not respond to the power button, but not always.
It will probably try to start, etc. It all depends on that. what is broken for you. Less often, you can smell a burning smell when, for example, the power supply or motherboard is burned.
In any case, turn off the computer and call the wizard, otherwise, if you try to solve the problem yourself, you can make even more problems.
You can write about all the breakdowns and their manifestations for a very long time, but I don’t think that it will be interesting to anyone.
If you have on your computer some very Important information, then I do not advise you to do repairs, even if they are systemic ones. In this case, it is better to turn to specialists. Just like a hardware failure. In other cases, you can look for a solution on the Internet or on my blog. Good luck!
Threat Information
Name of the threat: 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
How Open Hardware Monitor is infected
installed on your computer along with free programs. This method can be called "batch installation". Free programs prompt you to install additional modules (Open Hardware Monitor). If you do not decline the offer, the installation will start in the background. Open Hardware Monitor copies its files to the computer. This is usually the file (randomname).dll. Sometimes an autoload 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 banner ads and pop-up ads in browsers. it is recommended to uninstall Open Hardware Monitor immediately. If you have additional questions about Open Hardware Monitor, please . You can use below programs to remove Open Hardware Monitor from your browsers.
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How to remove Open Hardware Monitor manually
The problem can be solved 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 with 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 need to delete only files with names and paths specified here. The system may contain useful files with the same names. We recommend using for a safe solution to the problem.
2. Remove the following malicious folders:
3. Remove the following malicious registry keys and values:
Warning: if the value of the registry key is specified, then it is necessary to delete only the value and not touch the key itself. We recommend using for these purposes.
Uninstall Open Hardware Monitor related programs from Control Panel
We recommend that you review the list installed programs and find Open Hardware Monitor or any other unknown or suspicious programs. Below are instructions for various Windows versions. In some cases, Open Hardware Monitor is protected by a malicious process or service and prevents you from uninstalling itself. If Open Hardware Monitor cannot be uninstalled or gives an error that you do not have sufficient rights to uninstall, perform the following steps in safe mode or Safe Boot Mode network drivers or use .
Windows 10
- Click menu Start and choose Options.
- Click on an item System and choose 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 popup 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 Delete a program In chapter Programs and Features.
- Find in the list Open Hardware Monitor and other suspicious programs.
- click button Delete.
- Wait for the uninstall process to complete.
Windows 7/Vista
- Click Start and choose Control Panel.
- Select Programs and Features And Delete a program.
- In the list of installed programs find Open Hardware Monitor.
- Click on the button Delete.
Windows XP
- Click Start.
- Select from the menu Control Panel.
- Select Add/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 to browsers. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to Open Hardware Monitor. We also recommend that you perform a full computer scan with 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 top right corner
- From the drop down menu select Customize add-ons
- Select tab Toolbars and Extensions.
- Select Open Hardware Monitor or other suspicious BHO.
- Click the button Disable.
Warning: This instruction only deactivates the add-on. For complete removal Open Hardware Monitor use .
Google Chrome
- Launch Google Chrome.
- In the address bar, enter chrome://extensions/.
- Listed installed add-ons find Open Hardware Monitor and click on the trash 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 button Delete next to the extension.
Protect your computer and browsers from infection
Advertising software like Open Hardware Monitor is very widespread, and, unfortunately, most antiviruses do not detect such threats well. To protect against 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.
Sometimes HardwareMonitor.js and other JS system errors can be related to problems in the Windows registry. Several programs can use the HardwareMonitor.js file, but when those programs are uninstalled or changed, sometimes "orphaned" (invalid) JS registry entries are left behind.
Basically, this means that while the actual path to the file may have been changed, its incorrect former location is still recorded in the Windows registry. When Windows tries looking up these incorrect file references (file locations on your PC), HardwareMonitor.js errors can occur. In addition, malware infection may have corrupted the registry entries associated with Mac Format Issue 215. As such, these invalid JS registry entries need to be fixed to fix the root of the problem.
Manually editing the Windows registry to remove invalid HardwareMonitor.js keys is not recommended unless you are PC service professional. Mistakes made while editing the registry can render your PC unusable and cause irreparable damage to your operating system. In fact, even a single comma in the wrong place can prevent your computer from booting up!
Because of this risk, we highly recommend using a trusted registry cleaner such as WinThruster (Developed by Microsoft Gold Certified Partner) to scan and repair any HardwareMonitor.js-related registry problems. Using a registry cleaner automates the process of finding invalid registry entries, missing file references (like the one causing your HardwareMonitor.js error), and broken links within the registry. A backup copy is automatically created before each scan, allowing you to undo any changes with a single click and protecting you from possible damage to your computer. The best part is that fixing registry errors can drastically improve system speed and performance.
Warning: Unless you are an advanced PC user, we do NOT recommend editing the Windows Registry manually. Incorrect use of the Registry Editor can lead to serious problems and require you to reinstall Windows. We do not guarantee that problems resulting from misuse of Registry Editor can be resolved. You use the Registry Editor at your own risk.
To manually repair your Windows registry, first you need to create a backup by exporting a portion of the registry related to HardwareMonitor.js (eg. Mac Format Issue 215):
- Click on the button Begin.
- Enter " command" V search bar... DO NOT PRESS YET ENTER!
- Holding keys CTRL-Shift on the keyboard, press ENTER.
- An access dialog will be displayed.
- Click Yes.
- The black box opens with a blinking cursor.
- Enter " regedit" and press ENTER.
- In the Registry Editor, select the HardwareMonitor.js-related key (eg. Mac Format Issue 215) you want to back up.
- On the menu File select Export.
- Listed Save to select the folder where you want to save the Mac Format Issue 215 backup key.
- In field File name enter a name for the backup file, such as "Mac Format Issue 215 Backup".
- Make sure the field Export Range value selected Selected branch.
- Click Save.
- The file will be saved with .reg extension.
- You now have a backup of your HardwareMonitor.js-related registry entry.
The next steps for manually editing the registry will not be covered in this article, as they are likely to damage your system. If you would like more information on editing the registry manually, please see the links below.
Hello friends!
The computer is smart and useful thing without which we can no longer imagine our lives. Is not it? This is our friend and helper.
However, his health sometimes deteriorates and he needs medical attention.
Our friend is smart and useful enough to tell us where his illness is. He tells us with the help of such a thing as hardware monitor. We just have to use these hints.
Hardware monitor is a complex of software and hardware diagnostic tools built into a computer.
Hardware monitor allows you to measure and display on the monitor screen:
the value of the supply voltages of the power supply (+3.3 V, + 5 V, +12 V, + 5VSB of the standby voltage source),
the value of the processor core supply voltage,
voltage value of the lithium cell,
CPU temperature and possibly motherboard(or ambient air),
the speed of the processor fan (possibly other fans).
And why do you need a Hardware monitor?
This speeds up the search for the causes of unstable computer operation. and enhances its usability.
If there were no hardware monitor, then in order to control the parameters, it would be necessary to open the case every time and climb there with the tester.
And it would be possible to see only voltages, temperature and speed would have to be measured in a different way.
To view these computer settings, you need to enter the SETUP program and find the option "Hardware monitor", "System hardware monitor", "Hardware health configuration", or something like that.
In order to enter the SETUP program, you must periodically press the Del or F2 key after starting the computer.
In some cases (depending on the specific BIOS version), SETUP can be configured so that the parameters will be displayed for a while when the computer starts. To do this, you need to activate a certain option in the BIOS. If you press the "PAUSE" key at startup, the download will stop and you can slowly see all the parameters.
There is another way to view these parameters - directly in the process of work. After all, restarting the computer every time to enter SETUP is inconvenient.
In addition, at startup, the processor is not loaded. And it may be that at startup the processor temperature may be within the normal range, and when loaded with a “heavy” application (program), it may rise abnormally.
It should be noted that in older computers with more early versions BIOS may not display all of the above parameters.
In particular, the voltage of the lithium cell that powers the microcircuit that stores the settings may not be displayed. In this case, you will have to open the case and measure its voltage with a tester.
Note that it is not necessary to control the voltage of the element each time. We should be concerned about every time you turn on the computer shows the old date. This is the first sign that element 2032 is "hooked" and needs to be replaced.
AIDA and other monitoring programs
Exist special programs monitoring, such as EVEREST or AIDA.
They show not only temperatures and voltages, but also dozens of other parameters related to both the hardware and software of the computer.
All this is good, necessary and useful.
However, the computer may be so sick that it will not come to booting the system.
And, accordingly, these smart programs will not be able to be launched.
This is where the ability to view the parameters directly in the BIOS will help us out, without intermediaries.
What to pay attention to?
If the power supply voltages are outside the 5% range, it must be repaired or replaced!
Especially unpleasant is the increase in voltage + 12 V, which is used, in particular, to rotate the disks of an electromechanical hard drive.
The driver chip that controls the corresponding hard drive motor can overheat and fail.
This is fraught with irreversible data loss!
Thus,
voltage + 3.3 V must be within + 3.14 ... + 3.47 V,
voltage + 5 V - within + 4.75 ... 5.25 V,
voltage + 5 VSB - within + 4.75 ... 5.25 V,
voltage + 12 V - within + 11.4 ... 12.6 V.
If the voltage of the standby voltage source +5 VSB is below normal, the computer will not be able to turn on. Low voltage will not start the main power supply inverter. If it is higher, the computer will "freeze".
Sometimes the increased voltage of the standby source confuses the inexperienced repairman. He checked the main voltages (+3.3, +5, +12 V) and made sure that they were normal.
The power supply seems to be working, the computer works, but behaves inappropriately! The repairman starts digging elsewhere and spends a lot of time looking for a black cat in a dark room that isn't there.
Do not forget to control the voltage of the source on duty!
CPU temperature
If the processor temperature is above normal, the computer will "freeze" and "slow down"!
It may increase abnormally due to poor cooling.
In particular, when the lubricant dries up between the processor and the heatsink.
Or due to contamination of the radiator and fan with dust.
A dust-filled heatsink dissipates heat much worse, and the fan can slow down the rotation speed. Sometimes dust clogs the fan so much that it stops spinning at all!
In this case, the processor is guaranteed to overheat. An increase in CPU temperature and slower fan speed is the first sign that it's time to clean the CPU cooler.
The fan may need to be lubricated. But it is better not to expect a rise in temperature, but to periodically (at least once a year) remove dust from the system unit. How to do it right - you can read.
If you have not looked inside for several years, it would be good to change the lubricant on the processor when cleaning it. You do get regular medical checkups, right? The computer also needs similar events!
When starting the computer, the temperature of the processor should not exceed (approximately) 40-50 degrees.
During operation (especially when loaded with a "heavy" application), it can rise by 20 degrees or more.
Fan speed
The rotation speed of the processor (approximately) should not be less than 1000-2000 RPM (Rotate Per Minute, revolutions per minute).
She may change depending on the temperature of the processor.
The hotter it is, the higher the rpm should be.
This is followed by a special scheme.
In conclusion, we note that in system unit additional fans can be installed. To control their speed, they must be connected to special connectors on the motherboard.
These connectors can be recognized by the inscription "Sys Fan" (or similar) next to them. They may have three or four contacts.
If the additional fan is simply connected to a +12V (or +5V) supply, then it will rotate at a constant speed. This is not always convenient, as it creates additional noise.
That's all for today, dear readers. I hope this information will help you if you need help with your computer.
See you on the blog!
Victor Geronda was with you.
