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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    Apology accepted. I work in Tech Support so I know what it's like. I never blamed you if that's what you think. I hope the IT Gods send patience your way!
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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    So you're saying the process says it's sending high amounts of Bits, but not really sending through my network or using Bandwidth to my ISP? Just internal bandwidth? Hmmmm
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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    I investigated further. I think it has something to do with the Streamdeck Apps. You can install mini apps inside of it: https://github.com/exension/hwinfo-streamdeck I will try contacting streamdeck and tell them about this strange app they are letting inside their device. I would suggest...
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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    Part 2 of test. I am now going to close hwinfo.exe and see if the process goes away. I closed HWinfo... The B/sec is steadily dropping.... 70,000 60,000 40,000 30,000 etc etc ... 60 seconds later and it has settled an average of 20,500 B/sec Weird. I right clicked the hwinfo.exe and clicked...
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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    I have a fresh restarted computer. I have stopped many extra services and background apps. hwinfo.exe is not running in Process monitor. I am now going to open HWinfo... hwinfo.exe is now running and is in my running process list. You're calling this coincidence still? If you don't believe me...
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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    I cannot find hwinfo.exe on my computer. Do you have a suggestion on how I can better search it? I downloaded it from here: https://www.hwinfo.com/ Also, is this information outdated? http://windowsbulletin.com/files/exe/iobit/driver-booster/hwinfo-exe "HWiNFO.exe is an executable file that...
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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    Good Lord. You're a staff member? And you talk to users that way? Very condescending way to treat your users. I have resource monitor open. I turn on hwinfo. Then on resource monitor hwinfo.exe pops up. I quit hwinfo. hwinfo.exe goes away from my resource monitor where it was uploading a bunch...
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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    I have done further testing and I am pretty sure this is related to HWinfo. I reinstalled HWinfo. The hwinfo.exe was not in my resource monitor. Then I turned HWinfo on and it started again. Even right clicking it and ending process would not help. It was not until I quit HWinfo that it went...
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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    Thank you. I have no idea what it is still. Stopping and quitting the CAM service still keeps it running.
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    Why is hwinfo.exe using up a lot of upload according to Resource Monitor?

    Trying to find why this is? I have uninstalled it and it still does this even after a restart. Screenshot: Only thing that stops it is right click and End Process Tree Clicking End Process only does not stop it.
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