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You can remove the startup key from the Registry under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run or use the System Configuration utility ( msconfig ) to disable the startup item.

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osa.dll , or the Office Software Architecture DLL, is associated with Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems. It plays a role in several software processes, particularly in the activation and update processes of Microsoft software. It plays a role in several software processes,

For those unaware, osa.dll is the Office Startup Assistant . It is a relic from older Office versions (like XP and 2003) designed to speed up the launch of Office apps and handle "Office Fast Start." On modern hardware or newer OS versions (Windows 10/11), it often causes compatibility issues or high resource usage.