Forum Discussion

TrevorNathaniel's avatar
TrevorNathaniel
Copper Contributor
Jul 25, 2024

How to Discover a Subtle Startup Catalyst?

I'm interested in understanding how the OperaGX Browser app initiates upon computer login. Despite examining the user Startup folder, the All Users Startup folder, and searching for a service, I have been unable to determine its startup method. Specifically, I am seeking information within Windows 10 that specifies the app's activation upon Windows startup or login, rather than a setting within the application. My goal is to prevent its launch using a tool like Group Policy.

1 Reply

  • TexasOasis's avatar
    TexasOasis
    Iron Contributor

    Once identified, you can disable the relevant autorun entry in Autoruns. Alternatively, if it's scheduled as a task, disable or delete that task. You can also add a Group Policy rule to prevent execution of the OperaGX executable at login.

Resources