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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: | Microsoft Office or Microsoft Office Startup |
| Filename(s): | Osa.exe, Osa9.exe |
| Description: | Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required - Note: if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show. Located in \%Program Files%\Microsoft Office\Office\... |
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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.