osCheck.exe - NSWosCheck | Windows Startup Programs
Program Name | Filename | Tested | Status |
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NSWosCheck | osCheck.exe | Yes | U |
Description | |||
Part of Symantec's now discontinued Norton SystemWorks security and utility suite. Checks at boot-time to see if you are still using the same OS as your last Windows session and terminates if you are. If Windows has been upgraded it will attempt to download the relevant updates for the new OS on the first reboot | |||
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. |