How to remove StartUpShortcut error

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StartUpShortcut.exe file information

The process InstallShield belongs to the software InstallShield Developer by InstallShield Software Corp (www.installshield.com).

Description: File StartUpShortcut.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows. The file size on Windows XP is 45,056 bytes.
The program has a visible window. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). It is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 22% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as StartUpShortcut.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the StartUpShortcut.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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