Advanced startup
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PowerShell opens as admin when the launch path forces elevation. Check the shortcut, Windows Terminal profile, and parent process.
Identify whether the noise is airflow or mechanical, then fix dust, fan curves, blocked airflow, or a weak cooler before the PC runs hot.
Registry edits that revert after save or reboot usually come from Group Policy, scheduled tasks, permissions, or the wrong hive.
Check the Windows Installer service, verify the MSI file, confirm install permissions, and repair Windows system files to fix setup errors.
Disk Cleanup cannot repair broken registry items. Start with System Restore or a targeted file check, then use DISM and SFC if Windows still throws registry errors.
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