Windows 10: How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is?

Discus and support How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a mystery app on my Startup tab in Task Manager simply labelled as "King". It doesn't show up in my programs and files; and I have no idea what... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Saphira123456, Mar 1, 2023.

  1. How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is?


    I have a mystery app on my Startup tab in Task Manager simply labelled as "King". It doesn't show up in my programs and files; and I have no idea what it is or does. I also didn't install it. All I know is it's called "King", it's a startup app and it's disabled. There's no picture or anything to tell me what it could be.How do I find out what that app is? I've already tried right-clicking and then choosing the "Search Online" function; it comes up with a music group from the UK called "King King".

    :)
     
    Saphira123456, Mar 1, 2023
    #1

  2. Task Manager - Startup tab

    Actually, I like your suggestion as a first step.

    Unchecking the wrong thing in Autoruns can brick a system.
     
    OldNavyGuy, Mar 1, 2023
    #2
  3. Task Manager-Startup

    Here are three methods to invoke a task:

    1. By placing a program or a shortcut into this folder:

      c:\Users\Michael\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    2. By specifying it in this registry location: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    3. By creating a scheduled task that gets triggered at startup or at logon time.
     
    Frederik Long, Mar 1, 2023
    #3
  4. dotmarty Win User

    How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is?

    Windows 10 - cannot add exec to Startup in Task Manager

    I purchased a new computer with Windows 10 already installed. I am trying to add an exec to the startup list but Win10 will not accept it. The exec runs successfully on my Windows 10 machine if I start it manually.

    Steps I've taken: Task Manager, Startup Tab, File>Run New Task. (browse to location, select.) It will start immediately, but does not show up on the list to autostart, nor does it start on reboot.

    Any suggestions?
     
    dotmarty, Mar 1, 2023
    #4
Thema:

How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is?

Loading...
  1. How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is? - Similar Threads - find startup task

  2. How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is?

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is?: I have a mystery app on my Startup tab in Task Manager simply labelled as "King". It doesn't show up in my programs and files; and I have no idea what it is or does. I also didn't install it. All I know is it's called "King", it's a startup app and it's disabled. There's no...
  3. How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is?

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    How do I find out what a startup task in task manager is?: I have a mystery app on my Startup tab in Task Manager simply labelled as "King". It doesn't show up in my programs and files; and I have no idea what it is or does. I also didn't install it. All I know is it's called "King", it's a startup app and it's disabled. There's no...
  4. What is ASHelper.exe in startup tab of task manager?

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    What is ASHelper.exe in startup tab of task manager?: So I noticed this software with the name "Program" and a blank icon in the startup section of task manager. I disabled it and checked the file location. There it was written ASHelper.exe along with the location. Now the strange part is how the file location is written in task...
  5. How do I use task manager to find out what Chrome processes are doing what?

    in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging
    How do I use task manager to find out what Chrome processes are doing what?: Chrome always has a ton of listings in Task Manager which is normal, I want to know what the most CPU intensive ones are doing so I know if it's safe to close them. Thanks for taking the time to read my question....
  6. How to find and disable softwares that do not show at startup tab in the task manager.

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    How to find and disable softwares that do not show at startup tab in the task manager.: For me I need to disable avira vpn from starting automatically submitted by /u/Sanjayram2000 [link] [comments] https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/hq96t4/how_to_find_and_disable_softwares_that_do_not/
  7. What happens if you end Task Manager's task with Task Manager?

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    What happens if you end Task Manager's task with Task Manager?: Hello, I'm just kinda curious at what would happen if you end the Task Manager with Task Manager... Would it go into an infinite loop cycle similar to the "what if you deleted the recycle bin" theory of a black hole in your computer? Would it crash the program? Not...
  8. Startup in Task Manager

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Startup in Task Manager: Windows 10. My Startup page in Task Manager shows no programs, yet I still have a program starting upon startup. I have already tried a few "fixes" recommended online, without success, such as: - Recreating the Startup file in...
  9. Task Manager-Startup

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Task Manager-Startup: I would like to be able to add, delete and/or edit items in the start menu. Is there a way I can do this? I assume this is a registry edit. Information on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your attention....
  10. Task Manager Startup

    in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance
    Task Manager Startup: Need to know what startup apps can I safely disable in order to improve startup (I keep getting this notification about these apps slowing down this process) 27416