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Startup Entry
This is a valid entry, but is classified as 'not required'.
Typically, these entries are infrequently used tasks that can be started manually, if necessary.
Typically, these entries are infrequently used tasks that can be started manually, if necessary.
Item Details
| Name: | Steam |
| Filename: | steam.exe |
| Description: | Related to Half Life Valve Software's STEAM broadband game client. Steam is Valve's new way of getting games into your hands ASAP. Games like Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and Counter-Strike: Condition Zero are all being made available through Steam. Steam games are automatically kept up-to-date with the latest content and revisions. Steam also includes an instant-message client which even works while you're in-game. Can be started manually. Located in \%Program Files%\Steam\ |
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This is a Startup entry, not a running process - although it may be visible in Task Manager (CTRL+ALT+DEL) if it continues running after startup. Before ending a process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because it is listed as an "X", please check whether it's actually set to start using MSCONFIG or another tool.
Some bad startup entries use the same names as common Windows processes, and it may be difficult to distinguish between them in Task Manager. If in doubt, seek advice before doing anything.
Some bad startup entries use the same names as common Windows processes, and it may be difficult to distinguish between them in Task Manager. If in doubt, seek advice before doing anything.