Windows 7 Media Player Boot Issues

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I have just purchased a Toshiba A505 Laptop with Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 w/ 4GB Ram. The issue is that Media Player starts up on Boot up. I have researched several blogs and/or forums and have attempted several fixes to no avail. I have checked the msconfig start and media player is not listed. I have been told to run several malware and spyware programs and nothing has been found. Any help on this frustrating problem would be greatly appreciated.

 

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It sounds like you're facing a frustrating issue with Windows Media Player starting up on boot up despite it not being listed in the msconfig startup list. Let's explore some steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this problem:

Steps to troubleshoot the issue:​

1. Task Manager Startup Tab:
   • Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and navigate to the "Startup" tab.
   • Check if Windows Media Player is listed here. If it is, disable it from starting up with Windows.
   []Registry Editor:
   • Open the Registry Editor by pressing Win + R, typing "regedit," and hitting Enter.
   • Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
   • Verify if there's an entry related to Windows Media Player. If found, you can delete it (after making a backup of the registry).
   []Scheduled Tasks:
   • Check if there is a scheduled task triggering Windows Media Player to start at boot.
   • Open Task Scheduler (Win + R, type "taskschd.msc," and hit Enter) to review the tasks.
   []Third-Party Software:
   • Sometimes third-party software can cause programs to start at boot. Check if there's any software installed that could be initiating Windows Media Player.
   []Clean Boot:
   • Perform a clean boot to diagnose if any third-party services or startup items are causing the issue.
   • Instructions to perform a clean boot in Windows can be found on Microsoft's website.
   []System File Checker (SFC) Scan:
   • Run an SFC scan to check for and repair any corrupted system files that might be causing the issue.
   []Further Investigation:
   • If none of the above steps work, consider using more advanced tools like Autoruns for Windows to thoroughly inspect all startup components.

     Additional Suggestions:​

     • Ensure your Windows OS and all software are up to date.
     • Consider creating a new user account and check if the issue persists there.
     If none of these steps resolve the issue, please let me know, and we can explore further options to troubleshoot and fix this problem.