{"id":61566,"date":"2023-09-11T11:46:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T06:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/198.58.113.91\/blog\/?p=61566"},"modified":"2023-09-11T11:51:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T06:21:34","slug":"temp-files-folders-at-logon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winhelponline.com\/blog\/temp-files-folders-at-logon\/","title":{"rendered":"[Fix] Temporary Files and Folders Pop Up at Logon"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you log in to your computer, several files and folders may open at startup. A few text-based files by the names “StructuredQuery”, “MSI67784”, “cv_bug,” and lastly, “chrome_installer” may open.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you run Autoruns<\/a> (from Microsoft Sysinternals) to inspect your startup entries, the Logon tab lists all files from the Temp folder.<\/p>\n

\"Autoruns<\/p>\n

Cause<\/h2>\n

This happens if the Startup shell folder is incorrect and is pointing to the Temporary folder. A malware infection can cause this issue.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> [Fix] Startup Programs don\u2019t auto-launch at logon<\/a><\/div>\n

Resolution<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Fix the Startup shell folder settings<\/h3>\n

To resolve the issue, follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Launch the Registry Editor by running regedit.exe<\/strong><\/code>.<\/li>\n
  2. Go to the following location:\n
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\User Shell Folders<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
  3. Double-click “Startup<\/strong>” and set its data to as follows:\n
    %APPDATA%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Startup<\/pre>\n
    -or-<\/p>\n
    %USERPROFILE%\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup<\/pre>\n
    (Also, ensure the registry value type is REG_EXPAND_SZ<\/strong>.)
    \n\"startup<\/li>\n
  4. Exit the Registry Editor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Automate the above<\/h4>\n
    You can automate the above steps using a registry file.<\/p>\n