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WIN | type MSCONFIG | ENTER | STARTUP tab |
Uncheck ALL except for:
REBOOT!Script:
MSC Microsoft Corporation "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe" -hide -runkey
SynTPEnh Synaptics Incorporated %ProgramFiles%\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
You have just told Win 7 to not run unchecked programs at start up time.
You have not disabled the programs. They will be run when needed.
WIN = key with the Microsoft logo on top
CCLEANER | TOOLS icon | STARTUP tab | SCHEDULED TASKS tab |
Use DISABLE button to disable ALL except for:
Close CCleaner.Script:
CCleanerSkipUAC Piriform Ltd "C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" $(Arg0)
REBOOT!
You have not disabled any programs. You have disabled the scheduled running.
Later, after your system is running smoothly, you may reenable desired programs.
UNINSTALL
REBOOTScript:
µTorrent 4/6/2012 3.1.3
I'll be back with more to delete in about an hour. Am on break.
REMOVAL OF P2P PROGRAMS
There are signs of one or more P2P (Peer to Peer) File Sharing Programs on your computer.
As long as you are using any form of P2P networking to download files, you can anticipate malware infestations.
References citing the risk of using P2P programs:
How cyber criminals infect victims via P2P with pirated software on Vimeo
Malware: Help prevent the Infection
Perils of P2P File Sharing
How to Prevent the Online Invasion of Spyware and Adware
The Hidden Security Risks of P2P Traffic
I strongly recommend that you uninstall:
µTorrent
BitTorrent
Vuze
No. That step can not be skipped. After your system is back in order, you are free to self-inflict more pain upon yourself.
Oh ok. Actually, the icons are loading faster now. And it even solved another icon problem that I was having, it is explained in this thread: Does your icons refresh / flicker quickly on startup?
I tried opening a directory in my external USB3 HDD containing a handful of installer programs (with icons beside their respective file names) and they still load 1 by 1 like before.
So what do you think is the cause?