Programs running upon startup - cmd.exe; conhost.exe; csrss.exe

Question

Hi There

My new laptop is running Win 7 Pro. What I have noticed whenever I start the laptop is that cmd.exe, conhost.exe & csrss.exe are running and using nearly 20% of the CPU. If I stop cmd.exe in Task Manager, it also stops the other 2. I have scanned usinig Malware but no threats were detected. I have read up on the latter 2 and know that cmd opens the DOS window but should it be running at startup?

Regards

Ivan

Answer 1

Hi Tomas

Thanks, did as you suggested, here is the command line for cmd.exe: cmd /c \00988493.bat

I checked this file in notepad and it has something to do with HP all in 1 laser which I do not have so I have deleted the file.

Regards Ivan

I'm glad I could help you. Please mark my reply as answer, if you can. I might be helpful for someone else in the future.

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Answer 2

anyone can help? plz

Answer 3

same issue.. command line changes on every start up cmd /c ""C:\Users\SM Inc\AppData\Local\Temp\8046.tmp\hale.cmd" "/nolog" " 8046.tmp changes everytimes, rest remains the same...

Answer 4

Hi Tomas

Thanks, did as you suggested, here is the command line for cmd.exe: cmd /c \00988493.bat

I checked this file in notepad and it has something to do with HP all in 1 laser which I do not have so I have deleted the file.

Regards Ivan

Answer 5

Try downloading Process Explorer tool . Run it after computer reboot and find "cmd.exe" process that causes problems. Right-click on it and select "Properties". Does "Command Line" section has anything then just "cmd.exe" in it? Could you copy that line here?

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