Unknown Program Named "Program" appears in Startup

loursbourg

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i have this problem since a long time ago , and i can't seem to figure out how to fix it!
i am sick of this file,
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the option of "Open file location" is grayed out for it !
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Solution
Hi,

It may be a deleted software that was part of the startup items when it was still installed. Please do try these troubleshooting steps that may help in solving the issue.
- Start by running a virus/malware scan just to be sure.
- Here's a link for tools and guide you can use.
http://www.tomsguide.com/faq/id-1691891/removing-malware-proven-completely-remove-bitcoin-mining-malware.html
- Once done with the clean up delete all the temporary files.
- Press the Windows key + R at the same time and type %temp% then press OK.
- Delete everything in that temp folder and just leave those that won't delete.
- If all these will not work you may need to use a 3rd party software to get rid of it for good.

Do refer to this link and it would...
Hi,

It may be a deleted software that was part of the startup items when it was still installed. Please do try these troubleshooting steps that may help in solving the issue.
- Start by running a virus/malware scan just to be sure.
- Here's a link for tools and guide you can use.
http://www.tomsguide.com/faq/id-1691891/removing-malware-proven-completely-remove-bitcoin-mining-malware.html
- Once done with the clean up delete all the temporary files.
- Press the Windows key + R at the same time and type %temp% then press OK.
- Delete everything in that temp folder and just leave those that won't delete.
- If all these will not work you may need to use a 3rd party software to get rid of it for good.

Do refer to this link and it would contain the steps and the 3rd party software that i'm referring to.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/how-to-manageremove-startup-programs-in-windows-7/c2ff3fd1-3e32-46d9-9522-ec05034a2db1?auth=1
 
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loursbourg

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Well, thanks man! heaps! i installed CCleaner and it did Remove all the temporary files! it was exactly as you said! a previously removed program which was a virus that i removed from C: ! thanks again