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When booting I get

There is a file or folder on your computer called "C:\Program " which could cause certain applications to not function correctly. Renaming it to "C:\Program1" would solve this problem. Would you like to rename it now?

 

RENAME   IGNORE   or X Out

I ran every diagnostic possible in windows sfc, chkdsk, antivirus, hp assistant everything passes 

SHOULD I CHANGE IT

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You should have 3 files that start with the letter P


C:\>dir p*
Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is 4258-AA52

Directory of C:\

05/07/2022 12:24 AM <DIR> PerfLogs
10/04/2024 05:09 PM <DIR> Program Files
09/10/2024 03:34 PM <DIR> Program Files (x86)

 

if you have a folder or file at "c:\Program" then you should remove it in my opinion.

You should use the windows file manager and browse to the location. If a folder then see what is in it.

You can rename it or move it someplace such as c:\swsetup or move it to your document folder

 

Microsoft has a safety scanner you can try

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/safety-scanner-download


Scan for "Malicious" software. Generally speaking this is software that is not considered a virus or trojan. It performs unwanted functions such as downloading newer advertisements or reporting what the users is looking to buy and offering alternative suggestions. Typically free games have these apps.
Type MRT in the windows search bar.

You can submit suspicious files or websites here
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload

 


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