Random Command Prompt Keeps Popping Up (not Microsoft Office related)

[homelespenguin]

So over the past couple of days (since running a windows 10 update) a random command prompt window keeps opening a few times an hour. it tabs me out of games and i have no idea why it is happening.

i managed to catch a picture of the command prompt, and any help regarding what it is or how to stop this from happening would be greatly appreciated

https://imgur.com/a/8K7Og

thanks guys

 

[Wolfshadw]

Scan for malware/virus? Looks like something is trying to install a distinct driver package based on the type of computer you have (Acer, Packard Bell, Gateway, Founders).

-Wolf sends

 

[homelespenguin]

Scan for malware/virus? Looks like something is trying to install a distinct driver package based on the type of computer you have (Acer, Packard Bell, Gateway, Founders).

-Wolf sends

thanks for the quick response! i have ran multiple malware and virus scans, including boot time scans and discovered nothing harmful. my computer is custom built here are my specs

https://goo.gl/iMwb4e

 

[Wolfshadw]

As I said, something on your system appears to be trying to install something. If the command prompt comes up randomly, then it appears there is a process running on your system that probably should not be.

I'd recommend opening up Task Manager to see if you can find that rogue process/service or if something is running on Startup that maybe should not be. If you're not sure what something is, you can always look it up online.

If that doesn't resolve anything, I'd next start a search for all batch files (*.bat) and find one (or more) that include the "FINDSTR" command, because it's looking for a certain string in those various files.

-Wolf sends

 

[homelespenguin]

As I said, something on your system appears to be trying to install something. If the command prompt comes up randomly, then it appears there is a process running on your system that probably should not be.

I'd recommend opening up Task Manager to see if you can find that rogue process/service or if something is running on Startup that maybe should not be. If you're not sure what something is, you can always look it up online.

If that doesn't resolve anything, I'd next start a search for all batch files (*.bat) and find one (or more) that include the "FINDSTR" command, because it's looking for a certain string in those various files.

-Wolf sends

I have included a picture of my startup processes, could it be my antivirus? i recently upgraded my Avast membership and as a result had to do a fresh install

https://imgur.com/a/HOYKL

i could not find any rogue processes/services in my task manager. i will also try searching for *.bat files as you mentioned

thanks for your help, not all heroes wear capes

 

[Wolfshadw]

In truth, it could be any of those, but the most suspect, in my opinion, would be "Starter Module (2)". Unless you know exactly what this is, I'd probably disable it from startup and see if you continue to have these command prompt issues.

As for "Heroes and Capes" there is my namesake...

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LROE83aYkOc"][/video]

-Wolf sends

 

[homelespenguin]

In truth, it could be any of those, but the most suspect, in my opinion, would be "Starter Module (2)". Unless you know exactly what this is, I'd probably disable it from startup and see if you continue to have these command prompt issues.

As for "Heroes and Capes" there is my namesake...

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LROE83aYkOc"][/video]

-Wolf sends

again thanks for the help! "starter module (2)" is a print screen software i use (lightshot), and has been on my computer for 3 years without issue! i will look into the other suggestions you recommended

thanks!