After finally getting Task Manager to display over the app (*enabled always on top via system tray*) was finally able to track down the offending process to C:\ProgramData\ASUS\FestsEffect\data\HappyNewYear\HappyNewYear.exe
Turns out it was part of ASUS Armoury Crate. Found that program useless before (*can’t edit fan curves on my mobo, still need AI Suite 3 🤷♂️*) but tolerated it being installed as didn’t bother me. Now it’s been nuked from my system and recommend you do the same
[https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/14Utilities/Armoury_Crate_Uninstall_Tool.zip?model=Armoury%20Crate](https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/14Utilities/Armoury_Crate_Uninstall_Tool.zip?model=Armoury%20Crate)
sounds like someone at ASUS got nothing but madden coins for Christmas and isn’t happy about it
Sa7aSa7a
Wait, I have Armory Crate, is it going to do the same thing to me?
XxDuelNightxX
I have Armoury Crate.
Hasn’t done it for me. Not sure what caused it on your system, and if it’s even Armoury Crate to blame as all it states (from one of your comments) is that it was the ASUS folder. Could have been a completely separate application.
LakeLaoCovid19
Did this install a new background on its own?
AbsoluteZ99
Yeah. Had a pretty similar picture a few days ago after opening armory crate and installing updates. The Title of the Pop-up message really corncerned me: „custom shape“ Like they forgot to change the Default – rly Asus??
frogmicky
I’ll take an A for $1000 Pat.
FewEfficiency6049
the ew ea part i feel it
SectorIsNotClear
Ew EA!
Ghozer
I had this today, after running updated on my Armory stuff!! 🙂
MysticKeiko
Hapy Ewea yourself!
ReconJesus
Monitor so big I can’t even zoom in on your screenshot. Damn man😂
Emotional_Sun7541
Thanks for the heads up.
Various-Recording-95
at first I was confused atleast I aint crazy haha I just got it too its pretty unique and cool but obselete ngl
InstantlyTremendous
Jesus Christ, ASUS can fuck right off with shit like this
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After finally getting Task Manager to display over the app (*enabled always on top via system tray*) was finally able to track down the offending process to C:\ProgramData\ASUS\FestsEffect\data\HappyNewYear\HappyNewYear.exe
Discovered it was digital signed by ASUS so calmed down after panicking
[https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/5416f4045b9141d2028159d1018190dd408e29e5e94d7d3c35b004911e9d8a5e/detection](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/5416f4045b9141d2028159d1018190dd408e29e5e94d7d3c35b004911e9d8a5e/detection)
Turns out it was part of ASUS Armoury Crate. Found that program useless before (*can’t edit fan curves on my mobo, still need AI Suite 3 🤷♂️*) but tolerated it being installed as didn’t bother me. Now it’s been nuked from my system and recommend you do the same
[https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/14Utilities/Armoury_Crate_Uninstall_Tool.zip?model=Armoury%20Crate](https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/14Utilities/Armoury_Crate_Uninstall_Tool.zip?model=Armoury%20Crate)
Don’t forget to turn it off in BIOS options as well to stop it re-installing
[https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1043788/](https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1043788/)
“ha py ew ea”
sounds like someone at ASUS got nothing but madden coins for Christmas and isn’t happy about it
Wait, I have Armory Crate, is it going to do the same thing to me?
I have Armoury Crate.
Hasn’t done it for me. Not sure what caused it on your system, and if it’s even Armoury Crate to blame as all it states (from one of your comments) is that it was the ASUS folder. Could have been a completely separate application.
Did this install a new background on its own?
Yeah. Had a pretty similar picture a few days ago after opening armory crate and installing updates. The Title of the Pop-up message really corncerned me: „custom shape“ Like they forgot to change the Default – rly Asus??
I’ll take an A for $1000 Pat.
the ew ea part i feel it
Ew EA!
I had this today, after running updated on my Armory stuff!! 🙂
Hapy Ewea yourself!
Monitor so big I can’t even zoom in on your screenshot. Damn man😂
Thanks for the heads up.
at first I was confused atleast I aint crazy haha I just got it too its pretty unique and cool but obselete ngl
Jesus Christ, ASUS can fuck right off with shit like this