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Startup Entry
This is a valid entry, and is classified as 'leave to run'.
It is either required, or typically left, to run at startup. It may be a necessary component of a legitimate program.
It is either required, or typically left, to run at startup. It may be a necessary component of a legitimate program.
Item Details
| Name: | Recguard |
| Filename: | recguard.exe |
| Description: | On HP computers, Recguard prevents the deletion or corruption of the WinXP Recovery Partition. Without it enabled, it is possible to knock that completely out and force the customer to send the PC back to HP for a re-image, possibly at the customer's expense. Located in \%WINDIR%\SMINST\ |
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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.