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Thursday, 28 July 2005

Autostart locations in Windows.

Posted on 12:44 by Unknown
Ever wondered how many Autostart locations are there in Windows? At least there are 38 of them! From simple “Startup” folder to complex looking “Winlogon” entries in Registry. These Autostart locations can be used by both legitimate and malwares. For a complete list of these locations, check this page.
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