This solved my problem! Autoruns detected some missing registry files and I successfully removed them and now no more "Program".
What is the Program program showing up in Windows 8 Task Manager Startup tab?
I just purchased a new HP desktop. Windows 8 is installed. I've had it for about three weeks. I haven't installed much so far...printer drivers, Acrobat Reader, Google Chrome, VLC Media Player, Open Office, and Quicken 2012 are all I can think of.
About two weeks ago I noticed that in the Startup tab of Task Manager there is an application listed named "Program." The publisher column is blank. The Status column shows "Enabled." The Startup impact column shows "Not measured." When I right click on the listing I have the options to "Disable" and "Search online"; the "Properties" and "Open file location" options are grayed out. So, I disabled the "Program" program. Since then I've not noticed any lack of functionality, but Norton Internet Security did crash once; otherwise I seem to have a stable system and everything seems to work.
Still, I want to know what this "Program" program is. I've searched my system to the best of my ability using all utilities that came installed. I've also searched the Registry using regedit; nothing. Finally, today, I downloaded Sysinternals' (a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation) Autoruns. Nothing again.
I'd appreciate any help to track this down. What is it? And, if I don't need it how can I get rid of it? Thanks!
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2017-12-02T23:58:34+00:00 Thanks for the information.
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Anonymous
2017-12-02T22:54:36+00:00 I don't know what it is, but I have it too and was concerned as well. So, I disabled it. Everything still works ok, no issues that I've noticed.
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Anonymous
2017-10-07T15:22:09+00:00 Hey, I really appreciate that answer! Much needed info and helped me out a lot. This will also be a great help down the line! Thanks again and Peace!
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Anonymous
2017-10-04T07:28:19+00:00 program