Why does my laptop open a website automatically on startup?

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Asked By CuriousCat42 On

I'm having a weird issue where, whenever I boot up my laptop from a complete shutdown, it automatically opens a website in Google. I've checked the event viewer for any clues but couldn't find anything useful. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this?

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Answered By TechWhiz99 On

Try checking the task scheduler on your laptop. It might give you a hint on what's triggering the browser to open that site. Are you the only user on this device?

Answered By SafetyFirst88 On

I saw your screenshot and it doesn't look good. A site came up as potentially malicious on VirusTotal. I'd suggest reinstalling Windows, changing your passwords, and enabling multi-factor authentication. Also, make sure to keep your antivirus settings on high security!

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