Why does my pc ask me to select an app to open 'my name' every time i turn it on?

I have the same issue and have no idea why at times I'm asked to "Select an app to open 'Arlene'" -- "Arlene" is my first name.

When I type "startup" in the Windows Search box, and tap Startup Apps--system settings, the options below appear. Note that "Arlene" is listed 4 times as a Startup app. As you noted, I have no idea what "Arlene" represents as a startup app, so I set them all to "Off" and I'm no longer getting prompted "Select an app to open 'Arlene'" at startup. Hope this helps you.

From Task Manager, Startup app, I right-clicked 'Arlene', Open File location. I see "Arlene" with an icon that looks like a document. I deleted this "Arlene" file, restarted PC, and "Arlene" is no longer listed as a Startup App. (CAUTION: Deleting this file required Administrative permission and the file does NOT go into the Recycle Bin so this "file" cannot be restored from the Recycle Bin if things go wrong.)

Hi, I am Dhanam, Independent Advisor here to work with you on this issue.

I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

There may be a corrupted file in your Quick Access, the following method will clear out Quick Access, then when you open a file or folder, they should be added to Quick Access.

Open File Explorer.

In the Address bar paste this and press Enter:

shell:recent\AutomaticDestinations

Delete the contents of the resulting folder

In the Address bar paste this and press Enter:

shell:recent\CustomDestinations

Delete the contents of the resulting folder

Restart (not shut down) your PC.

This is a public user-to-user support forum. I'm a user like you helping other users. I do not work for Microsoft and do not have access to any user accounts.

I hope this can help you. If this still can't solve your problem, just let me know and I'll do my best to try to help you.

Regards,

Dhanam,

Independent Advisor.

Thank you so much that fixed my issue as well!

JananiDhana

Hi bro,

I'm suffering from this same problem and looks like a recent windows update messed it up and made my pc very slow to boot, whenever i restart my pc or just wake it up from a shutdown state it always asks me to select an app to open "my name /pc name" and i tried using the Sfc /scannow method it fixed some errors that were slowing down my pc and its working speed is back to normal but this app message still comes, i tried using your method but it never shows up or opens anything in the explorer search bar. Is there anyother fix to fix this cause its starting to bug me every now and then. It's irritating when you are using some other app and this message pops up and none of the options work. I eagerly wait to hear a solution very soon from anyone that can help.