Computer trying to install software.
Every time I reboot, my computer tries to install "Solution Center" software that is already installed, and the update file is no longer even on my hard drive. So it can't find the installation file it tries to access. This just started happening out of the blue yesterday. How can I tell my computer to stop automatically trying to install this non-existant software?
Thanks,
Dave
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The way I would approach it would be to use the AutoRuns utility from Microsoft's own Windows SysInternals.
AutoRuns lets you see what software is set to run when your PC starts up. Simply find the Solution Center on the list and remove the checkmark. I do suggest that you be quite careful and sparing with the use of the utility. it is quite powerful.
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