In my case, the entry was in registry directory
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run"
I deleted my
"C:\Program" Files (x86)...
entry and now it is gone in the Control Panel.
on Windows 10 x64 Redstone 3
What is the Program program showing up in Windows 8 Task Manager Startup tab?
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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!
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2018-01-18T15:55:36+00:00 i had the same thing on windows 10. I opened the "command lines" as per instructions and it worked great. thanks for the helpful tip
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Anonymous
2016-10-03T03:06:48+00:00 If you Right Click on any of the existing Column Names at the top of the columns in the
StartUp tab there are other column display choices. Select "Command Line" and you can
see what program is opening.
On my system it is part of ASUS Media Streamer which is a program that came with the ASUS motherboard that allows you to stream your pc to an Android device.
Other programs that are running in startup that are tied to Asus Media Streamer are:
Program, ShareEdit.exe, ASUSWSAgent, AODMS.exe
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Anonymous
2016-03-30T03:27:31+00:00 Hi ......I saw the "Program" To!
I wonder if this......"program" is residual empty container that once contained The Microsoft Word Program, but after the 90 day free trial; The Microsoft Word Program self deletes,,,,,,now you have it's empty shell taking up a little space on your computer, ,When updates occur, this "Program" may be asking you , " Will you trial the 365 new word 90 day program." What do you think? Goldieloxx
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Anonymous
2015-08-12T18:06:05+00:00 Some programs, particularly system maker's included programs, do not identify
themselves by name in the StartUp tab.
Great answer! In my case, after upgrading to Windows 10 I received a notification about disabling poor performers. As stated by others I noticed a program titled "Program"; after using the method you described, it turns out mine was the Windows 7 sidebar process! lol suffice to say not only system makers, but Microsoft itself may not identify their programs by name in the StartUp tab. Definitely had to share, gave me a laugh!
Cheers