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The thread discusses a user who accidentally downloaded an unwanted app that continues to appear during Windows startup. The user asks for help removing the app from the boot process. A different user advises running system scans with tools like sfc, dism, Windows Defender, and MalwareBytes, suggesting that these steps may resolve the issue. Overall, the discussion reflects a helpful troubleshooting approach to remove persistent startup programs.
Redsona

Redsona

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So I accidently ran an app I never meant to download, I got it off my computer but windows is still looking for it every time I load windows. Is there any way I can stop this from happening? This pops up when windows boots: Thanks!
 

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Hello Redsona. Hope you are doing well. Here I would Suggest you to run several scans on your device and see if it helps you out.

1. Run sfc scan as well as dism scan
2. Run a full system scan by Windows defender and if not you can go with MalwareByte

And after each scan restart your device.
Do let me know how it goes. Peace 🙂
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Hello Redsona. Hope you are doing well. Here I would Suggest you to run several scans on your device and see if it helps you out.

1. Run sfc scan as well as dism scan
2. Run a full system scan by Windows defender and if not you can go with MalwareByte

And after each scan restart your device.
Do let me know how it goes. Peace 🙂
 
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