Startup details - StickyPassword (stpass.exe)

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Startup program entry details:

StickyPassword (stpass.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

For further information on how to identify and disable startup programs please visit the Introduction page.

Description:

Sticky Password from Lamantine Software - "stores and protects all your personal data (e.g. passwords, user names, contacts, phone numbers, etc.). Sticky Password links passwords and accounts to applications and websites for which they are used. All information is stored in encrypted form in the Database, access to which is protected by a Master Password"

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

Key(s): HKCU\Run
Name: StickyPassword
Data: C:\Program Files\Sticky Password\stpass.exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

Startup Item (XP): stpass
Startup Item (Vista/7): Sticky Password
Command: C:\Program Files\Sticky Password\stpass.exe

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

Name: Sticky Password
Startup Value: C:\Program Files\Sticky Password\stpass.exe

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [StickyPassword] C:\Program Files\Sticky Password\stpass.exe

Other information:

File location: %ProgramFiles%\Sticky Password
File properties "Description": Sticky Password Manager
Purpose: Password management
Program disable option: Right-click on tray icon → Settings... → General → deselect "Load Sticky Password on Windows startup
Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu & Desktop (optional)
Vendor/Publisher: Lamantine Software a.s.
Product(s): Sticky Password
Tested: Yes

Note:

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

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