Hey, maybe you guys/girls can help. I am trying to install Windows 7 RC1, but I am having issues... Every time it tells me to uninstall this: HP Protect Tools (Embedded Security) But I can't find this on my computer, I didn't install it. I have searched all over the internet, but nothing helps. The closet one I found was: <a href="http://www.vistax64.com/vista-installation- setup/16109-rc1-stop-message-must-uninstall-hp- protecttools-security- manager.html">http://www.vistax64.com/vista- installation-setup/16109-rc1-stop-message-must- uninstall-hp-protecttools-security-manager.html Bit it still doesn't help me because there are certain steps for me. Like I still can't find the program on my computer! Has anyone had this issue? Or can anyone help?

Could be any of these. I'd look at bios. * Smart Card security for HP ProtectTools o Initialization and configuration of the Smart Card o Manage Smart Card accounts and security settings o Integration with supporting notebook BIOS requiring Smart Card to continue pre-boot process * Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools o TPM Embedded Security Chip configuration and management * Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools o Multifactor Windows Authentication o Single sign-on * BIOS configuration for HP ProtectTools o BIOS configuration and security settings from within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager console "Best Practices", Event viewer, host file, perfmon, antivirus, anti-spyware, Live CD's, backups, are in my top 10

FAQ -- HP ProtectTools... "Q. What is the process for uninstalling HP ProtectTools? A. The process is the same as uninstalling any windows application: From the Windows Control Panel, select “Add Remove Programs” & Remove the following ProtectTools components if they exist - Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools - Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools - Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools - Smartcard security for HP ProtectTools - Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools - BIOS Security for HP ProtectTools - HP ProtectTools Security Manager" Are you sure there are no entries whatsoever for any of the above listed components on your machine? Jabbering Idiots: Everywhere You Look!

Yay, I fixed it. But, umm... it was actually a program called "Broadcom Security Platform" Yeah, but thanks, it was you guys that encouraged me to search so hard.