osCheck.exe - osCheck | Windows Startup Programs
Program Name | Filename | Tested | Status |
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osCheck | osCheck.exe | Yes | U |
Description | |||
Part of older versions of Symantec's security products including Norton 360, Norton Internet Security, Norton AntiVirus and the now discontinued Norton SystemWorks 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. |