Windows 10: Using Process Monitor to trace execution of a programow to trace execution of a program

I'm troubleshooting an issue with a shortcut, which doesn't actually execute the program that it points to. What I mean is that I think the name of any shortcut is simply the name of the shortcut and not necessarily the name of the executable. Please see my question "How to create a desktop shortcut for a program that is pinned to the Task Bar" for details.I'd like to try tracing of the steps that the shortcut in question takes. I believe it's somthing that is initiated when booting the system, but I've forgotten the exact process.I'm adding this after my initial post above.I found this docum

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Traces

Trace malware is a detection which typically indicates harmless pieces of leftovers also known
as remnants (registry keys, file fragments, folders) generally found after cleaning a previous malware infection. Traces are typically useless and not dangerous since the primary malicious file(s) has been removed. A
Malware.Trace detection is just another name used by Malwarebytes, SUPERAntiSpyware and other security vendors for trace malware.

• Spyware Traces in Detail
• An in-depth look at the Emsisoft scanner technology: Traces Scan

Performing the scans suggested by
José Antonio Pontón Posada CEO should remove most of them.

 

trace logging

Hi,

For an in-depth assistance with trace logging, we suggest that you post your query on the
MSDN forum. This forum is a community that can cater to the complexity of your concern.

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Need help with pcb trace

Have you tried booting outside of case with gpu, keyboard, mouse, monitor, psu hooked up. Mobo placed on elevated non conductive surface such as a box to allow gpu to seat properly?

If you have Id suggest a board replacement or try a trace pencil