Type services.msc in the start search box. Click on the icon then look in services to see if these programs are set to automatic startup. You can stop them, then set them to manual by right clicking on properties. Select from the dropdown bar.
Do you know what the directory of "C:\Users\MyUserName\AppData\Local" is?
In that directory is Chrome, Firefox, and AutoCAD as shown below.
Does this have anything to do with it or am I just shooting in the dark?
they will be connected to the said programs yes but dont go deleting files at random just uninstall with the proper programs uninstaller otherwise you will end up with problems
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