What does the DiscStreamHub.exe file do?
The DiscStreamHub.exe process is also known as DISCover Stream Hub or, as the case may be, DSH and is a part of DISCover or, as the case may be, HP Games. This software is produced by Digital Interactive Systems Corporation (www.digitalinteractive.net). An outdated or faulty version of DiscStreamHub.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- DISCover Stream Hub has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- DISCover Stream Hub has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- DiscStreamHub.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module DiscStreamHub.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about DiscStreamHub.exe DISCover Stream Hub
DiscStreamHub.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. DiscStreamHub.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 57,344 bytes (52% of all these files), 45,056 bytes, 49,152 bytes or, as the case may be, 75,352 bytes.
There is no embedded description in this file. These days, this is rather unusual The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This process is connected to a server on the Internet or in your local network. This DiscStreamHub program does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager.
DiscStreamHub.exe appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.
For this reason, 65% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves DiscStreamHub.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about DiscStreamHub?
| This appears to be associated with the DISCover PC games site. It came loaded on my Compaq (HP) PC but I haven't used it. There was also a program from the same company called MyFTP on the PC. Gary Welch | |
| It is a screen console enabling a user to play online games that are remotely hosted. It is sometimes installed by PC makers. George Steinbach | |
| It's a game site, this allows access to try and or buy games online. ToeNail | |
| Designed exclusively for Media Center PCs, DISCover’s My Games gives customers access to a wide range of PC games that they can digitally demo, buy and stream. Customers can view an in-depth game guide with screen shots, box art and descriptions for thousands of top games, and can purchase “boxed” games via top online retailers with the ease of a Media Center Edition remote control. (further information...) Stew | |
| it keeps asking for access to the internet Richard Watt |
Summary: One user considers it harmless. However, 2 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, one user has already deleted DiscStreamHub.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall DISCover or HP Games
To remove DISCover Stream Hub from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate DISCover or HP Games in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if DiscStreamHub.exe (DISCover Stream Hub) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of DISCover Stream Hub. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: DISCover Stream Hub or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
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