Thanks for your reply! Actually I managed to uninstall Device Access Manager very easily from the programs list - and it already solved a great deal. Why it was possible now and not 4 months ago I really dont know.
I have windows 7 pro and really dont need upgrade of win (for all I know).
The only "nice to have" thing is the fingerprint scanner - but would it be possible to only have that program without the HP Client Security (which is stalling) - or are they just intertwined.
I might try to uninstall HP client security and live happily without the scanner instead...
I will read your answer over once more in the weekend - and think of what to do :)
Thanks pal ;)