Windows 10: An unknown app keeps trying to start up.

There is an app which I have never installed that keeps popping up and trying to start up. It is in the hide background apps tab on the taskbar. An image is attached below, if anyone knows what this is please do let me know.

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Most desktop app icons missing from the Start screen


Yeah, that's just a reference - instead of making an All Users user (like public or default), the just point to Program Data as the root folder (tip: launch command prompt and enter
set

You can see the associations in the list of environment variables.

Don't let me distract you from the issue though - keep focus on the Start list. I'll keep throwing out tidbits *Wink

After rebuilding the index, try the toggle Start switches suggestion ... one suggestion at a time - let me know if /when the list is 'healed'
One of these will be a workaround even if it's "wait for 10.0.136" *Eek

 

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Hi, suggestion in this thread on this topic here:
can not hide app list in start menu Solved - Windows 10 Forums

 

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Hi,

Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

• Have you updated all the Windows updates?
• Since when are you facing this issue?
• Have you installed any update recently?

As a work around, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Run built-in Windows Store app troubleshooter.

• 
  Click on Start search and type troubleshooting and choose 'Troubleshooting'
  
• 
  Click on 'View All'.
  
• 
  Run the Windows Store apps troubleshooter.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to check for the latest updates

• Press Windows logo key +R, enter MS-settings: and then press
  OK. This opens Settings.
• In Settings, go to Update & security > Windows Update, and then select
  Check for updates. Install any available updates and restart your PC if required.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.