Vista - HidChk.exe ??????

**pacinitaly** · 04-19-2009

Hi Gang,

Viewing process explorer, I keep seeing a program running called:

HidChk.exe ( see attached pic )

I no longer have a 10GB recovery partition. It was deleted when gateway sent me the 3 DVD's and I had to reinstall.
( ya know the answer whenever ya call support... re-image )

I use segate clone wizard 2X/month to make an exact copy of the vista laptop and XP towers. ( takes 33mins )

the question:
Can I delete the .EXE or is it needed when I clone?

**Brink** · 04-19-2009

Hello Pacinitaly,

According to your first screenshot, the file is part of the Gateway Recovery Manager. You will need it if you want to run that program.

Hope that helps,
Shawn

**pacinitaly** · 04-19-2009

ok, I do not have a partition that has the recovery info. Or is it part of a program that does a repair of the OS.

**Brink** · 04-20-2009

Since you have deleted the D: OEM recovery partition, then you can uninstall the Gateway Recovery Manager if you like through Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

It is used to recover Vista back to factory conditions from the recovery partition, and to create a set of OEM Vista recovery DVDs from the recovery partition with. No need to keep it without the recovery partition though.

**pacinitaly** · 04-20-2009

thank you Shawn,
I thought so, I just wanted to make sure.

**Brink** · 04-20-2009

You're welcome.

04-19-2009	#1 (permalink)
pacinitaly VISTA home prem 32bit SP2 --- XP Pro SP3 32bit 810 posts	HidChk.exe ?????? Hi Gang, Viewing process explorer, I keep seeing a program running called: HidChk.exe ( see attached pic ) I no longer have a 10GB recovery partition. It was deleted when gateway sent me the 3 DVD's and I had to reinstall. ( ya know the answer whenever ya call support... re-image ) I use segate clone wizard 2X/month to make an exact copy of the vista laptop and XP towers. ( takes 33mins ) the question: Can I delete the .EXE or is it needed when I clone? Attached Thumbnails
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04-19-2009	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,040 posts	Re: HidChk.exe ?????? Hello Pacinitaly, According to your first screenshot, the file is part of the Gateway Recovery Manager. You will need it if you want to run that program. Hope that helps, Shawn
My System Specs

04-19-2009	#3 (permalink)
pacinitaly VISTA home prem 32bit SP2 --- XP Pro SP3 32bit 810 posts	Re: HidChk.exe ?????? ok, I do not have a partition that has the recovery info. Or is it part of a program that does a repair of the OS.
My System Specs

04-20-2009	#4 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,040 posts	Re: HidChk.exe ?????? Since you have deleted the D: OEM recovery partition, then you can uninstall the Gateway Recovery Manager if you like through Programs and Features in the Control Panel. It is used to recover Vista back to factory conditions from the recovery partition, and to create a set of OEM Vista recovery DVDs from the recovery partition with. No need to keep it without the recovery partition though.
My System Specs

04-20-2009	#5 (permalink)
pacinitaly VISTA home prem 32bit SP2 --- XP Pro SP3 32bit 810 posts	Re: HidChk.exe ?????? thank you Shawn, I thought so, I just wanted to make sure.
My System Specs

04-20-2009	#6 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,040 posts	Re: HidChk.exe ?????? You're welcome.
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