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Process named BridgeCommunication.exe

Process named BridgeCommunication.exe

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Ltstil_AYK
Junior Member
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10-10-2021, 09:02 AM
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I checked the Task Manager and noticed BridgeCommunication.exe. After searching online, I learned it might be a Trojan. I ran scans using Windows Defender and MalwareBytes, and no viruses or malware were detected. What are your thoughts?
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Ltstil_AYK
10-10-2021, 09:02 AM #1

I checked the Task Manager and noticed BridgeCommunication.exe. After searching online, I learned it might be a Trojan. I ran scans using Windows Defender and MalwareBytes, and no viruses or malware were detected. What are your thoughts?

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hotcone33
Member
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10-13-2021, 06:20 PM
#2
It doesn't seem to be a harmful file. The search result indicates it's likely an HP driver, which is normal. No need to worry—it's safe.
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hotcone33
10-13-2021, 06:20 PM #2

It doesn't seem to be a harmful file. The search result indicates it's likely an HP driver, which is normal. No need to worry—it's safe.

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angrybird38
Member
161
10-15-2021, 12:06 PM
#3
This item is linked to the HP Jump Start Bridge and appears on the recognized bloatware list. It aims to prompt you to join various promotions offered by HP at different times. Removing it is advised not because its operation poses any risk, but since it adds no real value and consumes system resources mainly for advertising purposes. Personally, when setting up my printer, I prefer manually locating it and using the wizard to access driver files, which bypasses unnecessary bundled content. In an oddly ironic twist, installing a HP printer on Linux (Arch) actually forced me to download a specific HP package, as no alternative existed.
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angrybird38
10-15-2021, 12:06 PM #3

This item is linked to the HP Jump Start Bridge and appears on the recognized bloatware list. It aims to prompt you to join various promotions offered by HP at different times. Removing it is advised not because its operation poses any risk, but since it adds no real value and consumes system resources mainly for advertising purposes. Personally, when setting up my printer, I prefer manually locating it and using the wizard to access driver files, which bypasses unnecessary bundled content. In an oddly ironic twist, installing a HP printer on Linux (Arch) actually forced me to download a specific HP package, as no alternative existed.

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phoebegracemk
Member
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10-19-2021, 11:26 AM
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phoebegracemk
10-19-2021, 11:26 AM #4