MSASCui.exe - Windows Defender | Windows Startup Programs
Program Name | Filename | Tested | Status |
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Windows Defender | MSASCui.exe | Yes | Y |
Description | |||
Main user interface for Microsoft's Windows Defender on XP/Vista - which "helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software by detecting and removing known spyware from your computer". Used in conjunction with the associated service, this entry is always running and the user also has the option to always display the System Tray icon and monitor/control new startup programs | |||
How can I fix it? | |||
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Key | What does it mean? |
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Y | This program is safe to run, no problems reported. |
N | Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary. |
U | User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary. |
X | Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs". |
? | Unknown. |