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Old 01-26-2014, 08:19 PM
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Is it safe to tune using HP Tuners on a Laptop I use for daily Internet access? Providing of coarse the computer had a firewall and anti virus software installed?
I'm looking to buy 1 laptop that fits all my uses. Running MasterCam software, Internet access and tuning via HP Tuners.
Any recommendation as to which Windows software will cope with HP the best?
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Win 7 FTW. I'm usually streaming **** while data-logging (I thought everyone did) so the internet is required for that.
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I do on my computer but always wish I had a separate computer just for hp.
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You can turn off the wireless on the side of the laptop if you are worried about anything crashing or interfering with a program you are running.
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What would the issue be with HPT and internet access?
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yea Redtan I doubt it would. the only problem I've ever seen with a computer running an active program and internet access is causing a conflict is when a program is trying to auto upgrade (windows, outlook, real player, etc.). I see it on medical equipment, we have to turn off all the auto upgrades. It can cause a program to 'freeze' or crash. simple fix; reboot. I've never ran hp tuners so I just wrote a earlier post and told OP he can turn off internet access if that IS his concern.
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Originally Posted by DMM
Win 7 FTW. I'm usually streaming **** while data-logging (I thought everyone did) so the internet is required for that.
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