Starup program

[Ray]

I notice from msconfig that in startup program, there is below entry.

Startup Item: notepad
Command: A:\notepad.exe qazwsx.hsq
Location: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Can someone advise me what is the main purpose for this program.

Thanks,

Ray

 

[Wesley Vogel]

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[Guest]

Clean Windows Startup and hidden Startup:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindowsstartup.htm

Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

Hope this helps!