What is Starter.exe?

The genuine Starter.exe file is a software component of CodeStuff Starter by CodeStuff.
Starter.exe is an executable file that runs Starter, a program that lets users manage applications that run automatically after the operating system has booted. This file is not a critical Windows component and should be removed if known to cause problems.

Starter is a freeware utility application that displays a list of all running programs and their complete process information, such as used DLL files, memory usage, thread count, process priority, and more. Starter also lists hidden registry entries which users can safely edit or disable. Expert users may even add and delete their own entries.

Starter stands for Starter: Startup Manager for Windows

The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the Starter.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

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Starter.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with Starter — Starter.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Metin2Client or Bing Avatar belongs to software Metin2Client by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) or Ymir Entertainment.

Description: Starter.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file Starter.exe is located in a folder listed in the Windows %PATH% environment variable (normally C:\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 2,027,520 bytes (16% of all occurrences), 16,016 bytes and 4 more variants.
It is not a Windows system file. The program has a visible window. The file is a file with no information about its developer. Starter.exe is able to manipulate other programs, record keyboard and mouse inputs, hide itself and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 27% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If you experience any issues with installation of Starter.exe, you can consult MSN's Customer Service or remove the entire program Bing Avatar or Fast Charge Driver using Windows Control Panel.

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If Starter.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 43% dangerous. The file size is 2,967,040 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 485,888 bytes, 504,528 bytes or 1,661,952 bytes. The program has a visible window. Starter.exe is not a Windows core file. Starter.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and manipulate other programs.
Uninstalling this variant: If you experience any issues with installation of Starter.exe, you can consult Gmail's Customer Service or remove the entire program Ivan Gritsenko using Windows Control Panel.
If Starter.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 485,888 bytes. The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. Starter.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
If Starter.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 20,480 bytes.
If Starter.exe is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder, the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 155,714 bytes.
If Starter.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 299,008 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
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"Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility" is not required to run at start up. System Tray icon to configure a Creative Soundblaster PCI soundcard. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to EnsoniqMixer
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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Starter.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Starter.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

its a startup monitor, like security task manager
R3ND3R (further information)

Also the name of the application process for Encyclopedia Britannica DVD edition
Brandon

starter MFC Application has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Summary: Average user rating of Starter.exe: based on 2 votes with 3 user comments. One user thinks Starter.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users don't grade Starter.exe ("not sure about it").

Best practices for resolving Starter issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Starter. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the Starter.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.

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