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Mike WardMike Ward 

c/windows/system32/cmd.exe black window

Whenever I boot up my PC a black pop up window appears with the title c/windows/system32/cmd.exe. Eventually it goes away but it slows down my computer. I have AV Protection and Malware installed. What is this and how can I remove it easily?
Gunaseelan GurusamyGunaseelan Gurusamy (Avast)
Hello Mike,
Could you please share us a screenshot of the black pop up window appears during boot up, so we can check and help you. Please click on the link to show how to create a screenshot : http://avgread.me/1aZxsAV
Also, let us know the version of AVG you are using in your computer. Is it a paid or free version? Thank you.
Alan BinchAlan Binch
Mike, For your info, just in case that you are unaware, you can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions. 
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Mike WardMike Ward
I have attached the screenshot startup c/windows/system32/cmd.exe

I am using the paid up version of AVG Internet Security version 16.74.2.60831. I als have Malwarebytes premium as well.
Akash ChandaAkash Chanda (Avast)
Hi Mike,
Thank you for providing us the screenshot, we would like to inform you that this issue is not related to AVG. However, you can find a fix at https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/system32-cmd-exe-runs-on-startup-524765/

If issue persists, please contact Windows Support.
Thank you!
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