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Random program named "Program" in my startup. Can't delet it.

Anonymous
2020-01-19T10:18:43+00:00

So that's what it looks like in the task manager, but I can't "go to the file location" and the fie "C:\Program" Files" Doesn't exist. I ran a full PC virus scan using the McAfee one that comes with the PC but that didn't work either. I wanted to know what it was exactly and if you guys can help out that would be great.

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  1. DaveM121 817.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-01-19T10:38:51+00:00

    Hi Sheriff

    Rest assured, this is not malware, this is caused by a known bug in the Windows uninstall process, that can leave this 'Program' entry behind . . .

    Click the link below to download a small free utility that does not require installation

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/d...

    When the file downloads, unzip it.

    Depending on your system, run Autoruns or Autoruns64 as Administrator

    On the Logon Tab in Autoruns, you will find that 'Program' entry, right click and delete that from there . . .

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-01-22T06:32:50+00:00

    Thank You so much for the solution. Worked in an instant!

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