The system repeatedly displays the registry editor prompt.
The system repeatedly displays the registry editor prompt.
Windows registry tool keeps appearing repeatedly upon startup and every few minutes afterward. After checking, it seems to alter the default boot setting to Safe Mode. NOTE: It also secures the Task Manager, preventing access.
It's strange, isn't it? I'm not sure which app is responsible for this.
Based on your description, I’d begin by reviewing the initial startup items from https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinte...s/autoruns. This tool can also remove startup entries, making it easier to manage even if Task Manager is restricted.
Ensure you're running it with admin privileges. Then verify Options > Hide Microsoft Entries is selected at the top. Finally, confirm Options > Scan options > Check VirusTotal.com is enabled. This focuses the scan on unsigned files. Red marks in the VirusTotal column may indicate potential threats, though false positives are possible.
I haven't completed anything yet. Just enter your log-in pin and the desktop will be empty. I'm open to trying a reinstall so I can remove some of the files. I do have a backup, though it isn't the latest version.
Oh, sorry to hear that, it seems malware was involved. Good luck restoring your files. You can still use Autoruns occasionally for a quick check—it’s much quicker than a full system scan, especially if nothing unusual is running at startup. There’s really little risk of something like this happening.
I successfully retrieved all the data using Mint and reinstalled Windows. Prior to the black screen, I ran a scan with Kaspersky, which found nothing.