Multiple Programs – STARTUP.EXE

A file called startup.exe is hard to nail down because it is in use by so many different programs. Many programs use a file by this name to launch the program or the program's installer. We'll tell you about some of the more popular instances of this program in a moment. But let us tell you how to figure out what you have installed. In WinPatrol, go to your Active Tasks tab. Locate startup.exe then left click to highlight. Then click the INFO button. The company or copyright info may tell you which program installed the file.

Startup.exe installs with a group of utilities called "PowerTools" by Creative Element Software. More info can be found at http://www.creativelement.com/powertools/

Startup.exe installs with Avid's Media Composer. The file is used to launch the program. More info and the latest downloads can be found at http://www.avid.com/support/downloadcenter/index.asp.

A file called startup.exe installs with the drivers for EasyPhoto and EasyReader scanners by Storm Technology. More info and the latest drivers can be found at http://www.storm.ie/.

In some cases, a file called startup.exe could install as part of a virus. Startup installs with w32.hllp.belzy@mm. More info can be found at http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllp.belzy@mm.html.

Startup.exe installs with a spyware program called "In the know". More info can be found at http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/spyware.intheknow.html.

Startup.exe installs with W32/Quis@MM. More info can be found at http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100934.htm.

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