regedit.exe - regedit | Windows Startup Programs
Program Name | Filename | Tested | Status |
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regedit | regedit.exe | No | X |
Description | |||
Added by the GANBATE.A WORM! Note that the legitimate Windows registry editor (regedit.exe) is located %Windir% and will not figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\security\Database | |||
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. |