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cmd opens up at login, is this virus? printscreen?

Hi guys, when i log in 4 cmd's appear(shown in link).

Notice the file: C:Users\Oscar\AppData\Roaming\WinDir\svchost22exe.exe

I do not know if this is a virus, but i cannot find the WinDir folder. Ive enabled hidden folders and it simply isn't there, so i cant locate the file to remove it. I dont know why the other cmd windows are open either. The windows close after about 6 seconds.

Im unsure of the effect this virus could have on my laptop, but the same day the battery and charging started behaving strange, a possible link?

Also there is no sign of any unusual activity in the task manager.

im using windows vista

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  • 1 decade ago
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    looks like some kind of Virtual Basic compilers are loading on the startup. svchost22.exe.exe is a very strange file, i have never heared of it and don't know what it may do. Anyway, now for the solution. Since it's loading on the startup of the computer it is written in the start up menu. In order to access it in Windows Vista do the following steps:

    1: Click on the windows logo in the bottom left corner of the screen

    2: in the serachbox that will be displayed in the bottom of the menu type msconfig and then press <Enter>

    3: Window will appear with different tabs, select startup

    4: Uncheck the files that you don't want to have loaded on startup and click save

    5: Restart your computer.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Reloading domicile windows is the main secure way. you could try a number of kit (use Google to perceive some for you) yet relax certain you're on a slippery slope and you will could desire to reload domicile windows finally.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Follow Kirril B's advice.

    Download and run Ccleaner, it might be remmants of a temp file trying to reassemble

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