"Program" in Task Manager Startup | What is it & Deleting it

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Published on March 16, 2021 12:00:14 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8xiyIdftJY

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Using your computer, and then all of a sudden notice a strange entry in your Startup section of Task Manager? What is this "Program" and how do I get rid of it? Well, it's super simple and is often a broken or left-over file. This video shows you all you need to know about fixing the issue.

Possible Registry Loctions:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Possible Folder Locations:
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
- %appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

Timestamps:
0:00 - Explanation
0:55 - Broken link, or uninstalled?
1:32 - Finding the shortcut in Regedit (Windows Registry)
3:36 - (Option 1) Fixing the startup shortcut
4:19 - (Option 2) Deleting the startup shortcut
5:18 - Not in registry? Check folders

#Windows #Startup #Optimization
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