Are these 2 unnamed programs that appear when I shut down my PC a virus?
Lately, I’ve noticed something strange when I shut down my pc. Two programs briefly pop up during the shutdown process, but they don’t have any names, just blank windows. They appear for a few seconds, then the computer shuts down normally.
This has been going on for a while and seems to only happen if my PC has been on for 30 minutes or more. (No idea if that’s actually related, but if I just turn it on and off again quickly, nothing shows up.)
I’m a bit paranoid that it might be malware or something running in the background that shouldn’t be.
I’ve done:
A full scan with Windows Defender (came back clean)
Looked through Task Manager but didn’t see anything unusual
Checked startup programs via Task Manager and shell:startup
Has anyone else experienced this? Could these unnamed shutdown programs be malware, or are they just some weird background processes? Any tips on how to identify them?
CPU also runs very hot 94° (GPU is normal temperature) even after changing thermal paste and removing dust inside it.
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idk what that is but you gotta show us that rizz jpg
just windows doing windows things. nothing special in most cases. would be pretty bad malware if the user can detect it that easily
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You had two apps open, some Asus stuff or something and then your shut down your PC so it’s telling you, wait a moment while I close these apps for your before shutting down.
Sometimes I get a program called “t” show up 🤣
my bad forgot to unhack your computer when you shutdown
If you really want to do more scans, try running [Malwarebytes](https://www.malwarebytes.com/). And if you are really paranoid, go for [Hitmanpro](https://www.hitmanpro.com/en-us).
You can also escape + shift + ctrl and click startup apps and see if everything there looks normal
Steam has done this to me before
It is streamdeck addons.
Same shit on my computer and I hate it. Not sure if i should uninstall them as I can’t imagine what data they harvest but all the ones I use are so useful.
AV sluttes
You got a StreamDeck? The software gives me popups as my PC is shutting down, and mystery programs quitting, but mine have a name!
For a PC master race sub, most of the people here arent really masters of PCs. Lol
I work in infosec. I could give you a list of things to look for but honestly just re-image your computer if you are in doubt. It should only take you an afternoon. I reload windows at least once a year. I keep my games and other data on my secondary drive for this reason. I recommend you make it a habit. It’s good pc hygiene.
For me this is either steam or discord. I think it’s discord. Make sure to exit discord using the carrot by the clock bottom right area.
It’s discord, I get the same thing if I shut down my pc without closing it first
Edit nvm see someone else replied with the correct answer
Stop downloading porn off Limewire.