If you cannot remove the program by using the Programs and Features item in Control Panel, you can remove the program from the startup process by using Software Explorer. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click the Blocked startup programs icon that is in the notification area.
- Click Show or remove blocked startup programs. This starts Software Explorer in Windows Defender.
- Locate, and then click to select the startup program or the startup service that is in Software Explorer.
- Click Remove, and then click Yes in the confirmation dialog box.