What is a2start.exe file ?
In some case a2start.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the a2start.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.
Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with a2start.exe
1. Use cleanmgr
To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.
2. Use sfc /scannow
To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.
3. uninstalling programs :
To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.
4. using msconfig
To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.
5. Automatic Update
To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.
6. Use resmon command
To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.
7. use DISM.exe
To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.
a2start.exe descriptions
A2start.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file a2start.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)” (normally C:Program Files (x86)Emsisoft Anti-Malware).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 6,812,208 bytes (16% of all occurrences), 12,713,624 bytes and 4 more variants.;The program is not visible. The a2start.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. It is not a Windows system file.;A2start.exe is able to connect to the Internet, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 6% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;You can uninstall Emsisoft Anti-Malware or Ashampoo Anti-Virus, update it, or get help from the software vendor. Click on www.emsisoft.com or www.ashampoo.com to update it, click on support.emsisoft.com or www.ashampoo.com/support for support, or click on Emsisoft Anti-Malware or Ashampoo Anti-Virus in Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs category) to uninstall it.