Windows 10: Issue with Program Launching on Startup Linked to My User Name

Discus and support Issue with Program Launching on Startup Linked to My User Name in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi everyone,I'm encountering a strange issue every time I start my computer. Upon booting, a message pops up asking me to select a program to open a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Santiago Sousa Olim, Jan 25, 2025.

  1. Issue with Program Launching on Startup Linked to My User Name


    Hi everyone,I'm encountering a strange issue every time I start my computer. Upon booting, a message pops up asking me to select a program to open a file with my Windows username as the file name.If I choose to open it with Notepad, the file displays readable text, but I don’t understand what it means. I’ve avoided sharing the content here because I’m unsure if it contains sensitive information.Additionally, I noticed something odd in the Task Manager under the "Startup" tab I believe that’s what it’s called in English. There’s an app listed there with a blank icon and my username as the app

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    Santiago Sousa Olim, Jan 25, 2025
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  2. FTWitachi Win User

    Startup programs not launching on startup

    Replying to Brink none of that works here is why- Step 1- No items listed in startup on task manager as stated. Step 2- I dont have shell:Startup on the pc as it cannot be located Step 3- I dont understand that option also the startup folder cannot be found Step 4- No apps showing under startup on settings Step 5- Dont have access to advanced options at all for any apps Step 6- Doesn't work. Thanks for trying - - - Updated - - - @dalchina, Will try the program now and no I have no suitable restore points and also nothing that I am aware of has been updated besides for Windows Updates but nothing major. WIll respond once I try the program.
     
    FTWitachi, Jan 25, 2025
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  3. anctop Win User
    launching startup programs

    Thank you for your suggestions.

    I've tried approach (b) before.
    The program is launched successfully at user logon, but it runs in the background and the GUI does not show up. This method, I think, is primarily for console applications.

    I'll try approach (a) BootRacer to see if it can help.
     
    anctop, Jan 25, 2025
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  4. JOE1865 Win User

    Issue with Program Launching on Startup Linked to My User Name

    Win 2016 word automatically launch on Windows 10 startup

    I have tried these two options below but they did not work.Any Ideas----------------- Steps to disable startup programs in Windows 10:
    NOT IN START UP FOLDER


    1. Step 1: Click the lower-left Start button, type msconfig in the blank search box and choose msconfig to open System Configuration.
    2. Step 2: Select Startup and tap Open Task Manager.
    3. Step 3: Click a startup item and tap the bottom-right Disable button.
    I have done this in reverse and it does not work—meaning I took out word short cut

    First, create a shortcut of the Document and place it on (say, Desktop).

    Then, go to the following location:

    Your Drive:\Users\Your Name\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

    Drop your Shortcut into the Startup folder. However, when you cold boot your computer, your Desktop will first show up and then a few seconds later the Doc should appear.
     
    JOE1865, Jan 25, 2025
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