Running program

[dix]

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When Windows opens, the message of "1 program running" shows by my logon
name. I am unaware of any program running. How can I find the program that
is running so that I may close it?

 

[Guest]

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Dix wrote:

> When Windows opens, the message of "1 program running" shows by my logon
> name. I am unaware of any program running. How can I find the program that
> is running so that I may close it?

After computer starts, open Task Manager and check for running
applications. A second applet that can be used to check for an
application that starts at login would be Services under Admin
Tools. Any unusual listings of an application shown as a service
and shown as "started"? Finally, look in Windows Registry for
any applications started under Run or RunOnce.

 

[dix]

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Nothing under Task Manager. I looked at Services but do not recognize some
of the applications and am afraid to remove them. Too much of a Newbie!!
Thanks for your help, though....

"GHalleck" wrote:

>
> Dix wrote:
>
> > When Windows opens, the message of "1 program running" shows by my logon
> > name. I am unaware of any program running. How can I find the program that
> > is running so that I may close it?
>
> After computer starts, open Task Manager and check for running
> applications. A second applet that can be used to check for an
> application that starts at login would be Services under Admin
> Tools. Any unusual listings of an application shown as a service
> and shown as "started"? Finally, look in Windows Registry for
> any applications started under Run or RunOnce.
>
>

 

[dix]

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Could this be "Ghost Start Services" that indicates 'background' and is the
only app showing this location of background?

"Dix" wrote:

> Nothing under Task Manager. I looked at Services but do not recognize some
> of the applications and am afraid to remove them. Too much of a Newbie!!
> Thanks for your help, though....
>
> "GHalleck" wrote:
>
> >
> > Dix wrote:
> >
> > > When Windows opens, the message of "1 program running" shows by my logon
> > > name. I am unaware of any program running. How can I find the program that
> > > is running so that I may close it?
> >
> > After computer starts, open Task Manager and check for running
> > applications. A second applet that can be used to check for an
> > application that starts at login would be Services under Admin
> > Tools. Any unusual listings of an application shown as a service
> > and shown as "started"? Finally, look in Windows Registry for
> > any applications started under Run or RunOnce.
> >
> >

 

[Guest]

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Dix wrote:
> Could this be "Ghost Start Services" that indicates 'background' and is the
> only app showing this location of background?
>

Consider doing an anti-virus, anti-adware and anti-spyware
sweep. If a firewall is not being used, install one.

 

[dix]

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Thanks but that was not the solution either.....

"Ghostrider" wrote:

>
> Dix wrote:
> > Could this be "Ghost Start Services" that indicates 'background' and is the
> > only app showing this location of background?
> >
>
> Consider doing an anti-virus, anti-adware and anti-spyware
> sweep. If a firewall is not being used, install one.
>