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The tag 'unknown program' on WindowsForum.com covers user reports of unrecognized software appearing on their systems. Common scenarios include programs attempting to install at boot via UAC prompts with randomly named executable files in temporary folders, such as 'Setup.exe' in varying subdirectories. Other cases involve unwanted software like Haali Media Splitter that starts automatically and cannot be removed through standard uninstall methods or startup managers. Users also describe running unknown scripts, such as 'timernukeuninstall.cmd', downloaded from external sites to fix update errors, which may pose security risks. Discussions focus on identifying these programs, removing them, and preventing recurrence.
  1. J

    Windows 7 Unknown program trying to install

    For the past few days, when booting my computer, the last startup action is UAC, showing the blue-yellow "OK" checked shield, asking for admin approval to run a file named "...AppData\local\temp\s3ms\Setup.exe /S". The file has no signature, and the folder/file doesn't show up on any search...
    • jackotis
    • Thread
    • admin approval appdata boot issues file signature malware setup file startup temp files uac unknown program
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. J

    Windows 7 : Unknow program starting at boot

    I have an unknown program starting at boot, Haali Media Splitter. I didn’t install it, and I haven’t found a way to delete it. It isn’t listed in Programs and Features. I have tried to delete it with 2 startup managers (Advanced System Care 6 and CCleaner). There is no way to close the...
    • jameslecomte
    • Thread
    • advanced system care boot ccleaner delete features haali media splitter programs startup unknown program windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  3. D

    Windows 7 Installed/Ran an unknown application

    let me start by saying I didn't know this was an illegal app or something, I simply had a problem with updates. Whenever i would run update, it would detect two updates and then often would fail downloading and installing one or two and rarely would install them and then restart and the update...
    • dfs
    • Thread
    • command script download safety error illegal software installation guide installation issues malware reset rootkit security risks software verification system restore troubleshooting unknown program update update issues user experience user inquiry virus concern windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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