wincool.exe - Tour | Windows Startup Programs

Program Name Filename Tested Status
Tour wincool.exe No N
Description
Annoying WinMe component that prompt you to play the %Windir%\Application Data\Microsoft\INTROCONTENT.HTA file - that plays a full screen version of the WinMe product preview and cannot be stopped until it finishes to my knowledge. That prompt will keep popping up after an install/reinstall of WinMe until you give in and watch the thing. It also puts a task scheduler entry to run that annoying thing every 30 minutes - and don't bother deleting that entry as Windows puts it right back. Not only should you disable it from running, you should delete the thing altogether as it somehow can re-enable itself. Apparently you can try setting the file to read only
How can I fix it?
Key What does it mean?
Y This program is safe to run, no problems reported.
N Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary.
U User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary.
X Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs".
? Unknown.
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