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MatthewGreen
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Aug 26, 2025

Windows 11 Startup screen upon bootup

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This pops up every time I boot Windows 11. What is this and how do I get rid of it?

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  • How to fix it:

    1. Check Startup Apps
       - Right-click the taskbar → Task Manager → Startup apps tab.
       - Disable anything suspicious.

    2. Check Startup Folder
       - Press Win + R, type: shell:startup
       - Delete strange shortcuts.
       - Also check with: shell:common startup

    3. Check Task Scheduler
       - Open Task Scheduler.
       - Look for odd tasks under Task Scheduler Library.

    4. Set Default Apps (if needed)
       - Go to Settings → Apps → Default Apps.
       - Assign the right program for the file type.