i constantly get desktop extention.exe error how to fix or delete in windows 11

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i constantly get desktop extention.exe error how to fix or delete in windows 11

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I constantly get desktopextension.exe error how to fix or delete this message in windows 11

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Hello ,

I’m here to help you in resolving your issue

It looks like it is caused by third-party software, typically related to Lenovo, Dell, or HP utilities, or malware/adware.

Identify the Source

1: Right-click on the Taskbar > Task Manager.

2: Go to the Processes tab and look for desktopextension.exe.

3: Right-click > Open file location, this will show the folder where the file is stored.

4: If the file is in a system or program folder (like C:\Program Files), it might be a legitimate program.

5: If it’s in a suspicious folder (e.g., C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Temp), it could be malware.

Disable from Startup

1: Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).

2: Go to Startup Apps.

3: Look for desktopextension.exe.

4: Right-click > Disable.

5: Restart your PC and check if the error is gone.

If you are able to find the software name related to it , you can uninstall it and see if the error disappears.

After trying above steps, please reach out to me if you have any doubts or issues

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