Are these startup processes harmful?
Are these startup processes harmful?
Have you performed any AV scans? Begin with Windows Defender/Security and use Malwarebytes as a backup if needed.
Ensure all critical data is duplicated at least twice in separate locations outside the main system. Confirm these backups are free from viruses, recoverable, and readable.
Review Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer for any error codes, warnings, or informational events recorded just before or during Javelin installation.
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My Firefox browser blocked the imgur.com link.
I managed to access the link through Windows Edge, where I observed two active processes in Task Manager > Startup; one labeled "1" and another with a longer name starting with "B1b870".
Disable them individually to see if issues persist. This could be dangerous—make sure you have recovery options ready.
Try uninstalling or removing Javelin Anti Cheat (Source?) to check if those processes disappear.
Inspect the Task Scheduler for any unfamiliar or unexpected tasks being launched via Javelin or other applications.
My assumption is something went wrong, possibly due to corrupt or faulty files.
This might stem from buggy code, a problematic download, or incorrect settings.
Thank you both for your responses. It's clear that I'm still getting used to things, but it seems strange that both of those items don't have a file location. I'm not sure if this is typical for some processes or if it's a clear sign.
I ran W defender and malwarebytes before sharing this, and nothing was detected.
In the meantime, I plan to uninstall BF6 and try removing Javelin to check if those startup elements disappear.