Windows 10 Command prompt window appears and disappears.

Hi,

I keep getting a Windows 10 Command prompt window appears and disappears. It opens up and closes as quickly as it popped up. In the cmd window it says " c:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe "

This device used to have company monitoring software on it but I have removed all of it as I have left the business but I am concerned that something is still remaining on my laptop.

Any help would be appreciated.

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John DeV

Independent Advisor

Hello WesleyBaker1971,

I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I'll be happy to assist you today. I understand you have a problem with command prompt window appears and disappears.

**Use your Antivirus software to scan your computer for any virus or malware.
Please try to scan your system using the free edition of Malwarebytes. No need to purchase.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/

**Perform a Clean Boot
Determine whether a background program or a software conflict causes the command prompt to appear and disappear.

Go to the search box > type MSConfig.
Select System Configuration > go to the Services tab.
Select and put a check mark on "Hide all Microsoft services" > Click Disable all.
Go to Startup tab > Open Task Manager > Disable all the unnecessary services running there. Restart your computer.

Kindly check the support article below for more details
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135...

I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns.

Sincerely

John DeV
Independent Advisor

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