[strange symbol] - ShowLOMControl | Windows Startup Programs
| Program Name | Filename | Tested | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShowLOMControl | [strange symbol] | No | U |
| Description | |||
| Note that there is a strange symbol in the command field and in logs it's shown as "O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShowLOMControl] [strange symbol]". Additional registry information for the entry is "Reg_DWORD 0x00000001 (1)". It means Show "LAN on Motherboard" Control. On systems where you can install an external LAN interface, it will warn you that you already have a built-in LAN interface. Appears to be a feature on certain Dell systems | |||
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| Key | What does it mean? |
|---|---|
| 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. |
