Associated Program:
HP MediaSmart TV or HP MediaSmart Live TV
Programm Category:
Media Software
What is tvagent.exe
The tvagent.exe file, a type of an executable file, is a process that is referred to as the HP MediaSmart TV Resident Program, and a component of the HP MediaSmart TV or Live TV program, which is a product made by CyberLink Corporation, and is digitally signed through VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer - G2. HP MediaSmart TV is a type of software that is designed specifically for HP laptops, notebooks and tablets. This program only works if the HP MediaSmart TV Software is already installed on the laptop or notebook. The application HP MediaSmart TV, which includes the file tvagent.exe, is compatible with most versions of Windows Operating Systems by Microsoft Corporation, which includes Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 7. Furthermore, the tvagent.exe file is an essential component of the program, which implies that it has a major role and task that make up the HP MediaSmart TV program fully functional.
How can I stop tvagent.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. tvagent.exe. is used by HP MediaSmart TV or HP MediaSmart Live TV, If you shut down tvagent.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop tvagent.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP MediaSmart TV or HP MediaSmart Live TV, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as HP MediaSmart TV or HP MediaSmart Live TV, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is tvagent.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if tvagent.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if tvagent.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that tvagent.exe, belongs to, in this case HP MediaSmart TV or HP MediaSmart Live TV