Computer hardware monitor does not boot. About computer breakdowns, or what to do if the computer does not turn on. Open Hardware Monitor infection method


Sometimes hwmonitorpro.exe and other errors system errors EXE may be related to issues in the Windows registry. Several programs can use the hwmonitorpro.exe file, but when those programs are uninstalled or modified, sometimes "orphaned" (incorrect) EXE registry entries are left behind.

Basically, this means that while the actual path of the file may have changed, its incorrect former location is still recorded in the Windows Registry. When Windows tries to look up these incorrect file references (file locations on your PC), hwmonitorpro.exe errors can occur. Additionally, a malware infection may have corrupted the registry entries associated with Hardware Monitor Pro. Thus, these corrupt EXE registry entries need to be fixed to fix the problem at the root.

Manually editing the Windows registry to remove invalid hwmonitorpro.exe keys is not recommended unless you are PC service professional. Mistakes made when editing the registry can lead to inoperability of your PC and cause irreparable damage to your operating system. In fact, even one comma placed in the wrong place can prevent your computer from booting!

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, you can automate the process of finding corrupted registry entries, missing file references (like the one causing the hwmonitorpro.exe error), and broken links within the registry. Before each scan, a backup copy, which allows you to undo any changes with one click and protects you from possible damage to your computer. The best part is that eliminating registry errors can dramatically improve system speed and performance.


Warning: Unless you are an experienced PC user, we DO NOT recommend manually editing the Windows Registry. Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems and require Windows reinstallation. We do not guarantee that problems resulting from incorrect use of Registry Editor can be corrected. You use Registry Editor at your own risk.

Before manually restoring Windows registry, you need to create a backup by exporting a portion of the registry associated with hwmonitorpro.exe (for example, Hardware Monitor Pro):

  1. Click on the button Begin.
  2. Enter " command" V search bar... DON'T CLICK YET ENTER!
  3. While holding down the keys CTRL-Shift on your keyboard, press ENTER.
  4. A dialog box for access will be displayed.
  5. Click Yes.
  6. The black box opens with a blinking cursor.
  7. Enter " regedit" and press ENTER.
  8. In the Registry Editor, select the hwmonitorpro.exe-related key (eg. Hardware Monitor Pro) you want to back up.
  9. On the menu File select Export.
  10. On the list Save to select the folder where you want to save the backup copy of the Hardware Monitor Pro key.
  11. In field File name Enter a name for the backup file, for example "Hardware Monitor Pro backup".
  12. Make sure the field Export range value selected Selected branch.
  13. Click Save.
  14. The file will be saved with extension .reg.
  15. You now have a backup of your hwmonitorpro.exe-related registry entry.

The following steps for manually editing the registry will not be described in this article, as they are likely to damage your system. If you would like more information about editing the registry manually, please check out 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 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 in 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 simply 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 often 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 when 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 engage in repairs, even system ones. 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 your operating system installation package is available.

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 review the list installed programs and find Open Hardware Monitor as well as any other suspicious and unfamiliar programs. Below are instructions for different 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 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 boot 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 Remove a program In chapter 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 Remove 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. For complete removal 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.
  • On the list installed extensions find Open Hardware Monitor.
  • Click the button Delete near the extension.

Protect your computer and browsers from infection

Advertising software type Open Hardware Monitor is very widespread, and, unfortunately, most antiviruses do a poor job of 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.


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 modified, sometimes "orphaned" (incorrect) JS registry entries are left behind.

Basically, this means that while the actual path of the file may have changed, its incorrect former location is still recorded in the Windows Registry. When Windows tries to look up these incorrect file references (file locations on your PC), HardwareMonitor.js errors can occur. Additionally, a malware infection may have corrupted the registry entries associated with Mac Format Issue 215. Thus, these corrupted JS registry entries need to be fixed to fix the problem at the root.

Manually editing the Windows registry to remove invalid HardwareMonitor.js keys is not recommended unless you are PC service professional. Mistakes made when editing the registry can render your PC inoperable and cause irreparable damage to your operating system. In fact, even one comma placed in the wrong place can prevent your computer from booting!

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, you can automate the process of finding corrupted registry entries, missing file references (like the one causing the HardwareMonitor.js error), and broken links within the registry. Before each scan, a backup copy is automatically created, allowing you to undo any changes with one click and protecting you from possible damage to your computer. The best part is that eliminating registry errors can dramatically improve system speed and performance.


Warning: Unless you are an experienced PC user, we DO NOT recommend manually editing the Windows Registry. Using Registry Editor incorrectly may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall Windows. We do not guarantee that problems resulting from incorrect use of Registry Editor can be corrected. You use Registry Editor at your own risk.

Before you manually repair the Windows registry, you must create a backup by exporting a portion of the registry associated with HardwareMonitor.js (for example, Mac Format Issue 215):

  1. Click on the button Begin.
  2. Enter " command" V search bar... DON'T CLICK YET ENTER!
  3. While holding down the keys CTRL-Shift on your keyboard, press ENTER.
  4. A dialog box for access will be displayed.
  5. Click Yes.
  6. The black box opens with a blinking cursor.
  7. Enter " regedit" and press ENTER.
  8. In the Registry Editor, select the HardwareMonitor.js-related key (for example, Mac Format Issue 215) you want to back up.
  9. On the menu File select Export.
  10. On the list Save to select the folder where you want to save the Mac Format Issue 215 backup key.
  11. In field File name Enter a name for the backup file, such as "Mac Format Issue 215 backup."
  12. Make sure the field Export range value selected Selected branch.
  13. Click Save.
  14. The file will be saved with extension .reg.
  15. You now have a backup of your HardwareMonitor.js-related registry entry.

The following steps for manually editing the registry will not be described in this article, as they are likely to damage your system. If you would like more information about editing the registry manually, please check out the links below.


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