I think there is no other option, if you want to get rid of it. just an annoyance seems to me like an understatement. no use trying to reinvent the wheel; life is short enough as it is.
1. Did you follow @BAU ? Code: Make a new admin account and see if the issue persist If a new admin account works, I think its better to setup & work with that, at least till the time you reinstall! 2. Are you thinking about re-installation just because of this ? Any other problem(s) in the installation / OS ? Tried running sfc /scannow command ? Thanks. ...