Windows 10: i have two files in my startup app location with no file location. i disabled them but im...

its so weird and I cant find a file location for these two. I don't know what they could be. one is labeled "6" and the other is a bunch of letters and numbers. please any help is much appreciated. I ran windows defender, and also ran it offline with nothing being listed as potentially hazardous.

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Unkown startup app - no clear name, no file location

Hi,

It seems like there might be a suspicious or unwanted application starting up with your computer. To identify and remove this application, follow these steps:

1. Use Autoruns: Autoruns is a utility developed by Sysinternals (now part of Microsoft) that provides a comprehensive view of all the applications, services, and drivers set to run at startup. To use Autoruns, follow these steps: a. Download Autoruns from the official Microsoft website: Autoruns for Windows - Sysinternals b. Extract the downloaded ZIP file and run the Autoruns64.exe file (for 64-bit systems) or Autoruns.exe file (for 32-bit systems). c. Look for the suspicious application in the list by matching the name you found in the Task Manager's Startup Apps section. d. When you find the entry, right-click on it and choose "Jump to Entry" or "Jump to Image" to locate the associated registry entry or file location. e. You can disable the application by unchecking the box next to it in Autoruns. To delete the associated files or registry entries, make sure you first back up your data and create a system restore point in case something goes wrong.
   
2. Use Process Explorer: Process Explorer is another Sysinternals tool that provides detailed information about running processes, including the file locations and startup registry entries. To use Process Explorer, follow these steps: a. Download Process Explorer from the official Microsoft website: Process Explorer - Sysinternals b. Extract the downloaded ZIP file and run the procexp64.exe file (for 64-bit systems) or procexp.exe file (for 32-bit systems). c. Locate the suspicious application in the process list and click on it to see the details in the lower pane. d. Check the "Path" and "Command line" sections to find the file location and startup registry entry. e. To delete the associated files or registry entries, make sure you first back up your data and create a system restore point in case something goes wrong.
   

Please note that editing the registry and deleting system files can be risky, and you should only do so if you are confident in your ability to handle potential issues that may arise.

If you are unable to locate the suspicious application using Autoruns or Process Explorer, or if you are concerned about potential malware, consider running a full system scan using Windows Defender or a reputable third-party antivirus program to detect and remove any threats.

 

Location of GPU-Z log files?

Just so people know ...

When you check the "Log to file" checkbox on the sensors tab, it will pop up a "Save As" dialog box and allow you to select the location and file name for the log.

 

MFT, page file location on hard disk (physical)

MFT files contain internal information (data) about the "real" data stored on the volume.

The are normaly located at the Beginning of the "partition".

Also;

Resident Attributes: Attributes that require a small amount of storage space are stored within the file's primary MFT record itself.

Non-Resident Attributes: If an attribute requires more space than is available within the MFT, is not stored in that record, the attribute is placed in a separate location, with a pointer within the MFT that leads to the location of the attribute.

So a NRA MRT file could be located wherever it fits on the HDD.