Startup program entry details:

GetRight (GetRight.exe)

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Description:

GetRight from Headlight Software - shareware download manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download locations. The Pro version adds uploading and other features. Earlier 4.x versions included ads, which could be disabled if you chose not to install the Aureate/Radiate software in the registered version - see here. Start it manually unless you want to intercept download links from your browser

Startup information:

Common/User Startup (Start → All Programs → Startup)

• Shortcut location (XP): C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\GetRight.lnk
• Shortcut location (Vista): C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\GetRight.lnk
• Target: "C:\Program Files\GetRight\GetRight.exe"

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): GetRight
• Startup Item (Vista): GetRight
• Command: C:\PROGRA~1\GetRight\GetRight.exe

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

• Name: GetRight
• File Path: C:\Program Files\GetRight\GetRight.exe

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - Global Startup: GetRight.lnk = C:\Program Files\GetRight\GetRight.exe
O4 - Global Startup: GetRight.lnk = C:\Arquivos de programas\GetRight\getright.exe
O4 - Global Startup: GetRight.lnk = C:\Programmer\GetRight\GetRight.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Start GetRight.lnk = C:\Programme\GetRight\getright.exe

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\GetRight
• File properties "Description": GetRight® Download Manager. www.GetRight.com
• Purpose: Download manager
• Program disable option: Right-click on tray icon → GetRight Configuration... → General -> Starting & Stopping → deselect "Start GetRight when Windows Starts"
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop (optional)
• Vendor/Publisher: Headlight Software, Inc.
• Product(s): GetRight
• Tested: Yes

Note:

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

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