About this tag
The tag eap-fast refers to the Cisco EAP-Fast module, a network authentication component found on some Windows laptops. In a WindowsForum.com discussion, a user asked whether it is safe to remove the Cisco EAP-Fast module along with related Cisco LEAP and PEAP modules to improve system performance. The thread highlights that these modules are not essential for general home use and can be deleted to free up resources. The tag is relevant for users troubleshooting slow Windows systems or cleaning up pre-installed software, particularly on older HP/Compaq laptops. It may also interest those managing network security protocols or optimizing Windows performance by removing unnecessary components.
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    Windows 7 HP/Compaq CQ62 423NR

    While I await a power supply for my Dell desktop, I have resurrected my HP laptop. There are a few items which I think I can delete but thought I'd check first, Cisco EAP-Fast module, Cisco LEAP module, Cisco PEAP module, Microsoft Visual C++ from 2005, (two of these), MSXML 4.0 SP2 (2 of...
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    • Forum: Windows Software