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Program Starts Unexpectedly When You Start Your Computer

Article ID: 194529

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007


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SYMPTOMS

When you start your computer, a program may start unexpectedly.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Scheduled Tasks tool has been configured to start a program when you start your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks.
  2. Double-click the appropriate program, and then click the "Enabled (scheduled task runs at specified time)" check box to clear it.
  3. Click OK, and then restart your computer.

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