Startup program entry details:

OneCareUI (winssnotify.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Normally leave to run at start-up - typically required for the program to function properly or for security/safety reasons

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Description:

System Tray access to and notifications from Windows Live OneCare - now superseeded by Microsoft Security Essentials. "OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. From virus scanning and file backups, to automatic printer sharing of all the PCs in your household, OneCare helps manage all of this. Delivered to you in a smooth, hassle-free package"

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: OneCareUI
• Data: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live\winssnotify.exe"

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): winssnotify
• Startup Item (Vista): Windows Live OneCare
• Command: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live\winssnotify.exe"

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: Windows Live OneCare
• Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live\winssnotify.exe"

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OneCareUI] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live\winssnotify.exe"

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live
• File properties "Description": Windows Live OneCare Tray Notification
• Purpose: Malware protection and system utility
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu
• Vendor/Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
• Product(s): Windows Live OneCare
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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