Every time I start my computer the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 folder opens and I
have no idea why??? I did not change any settings or anything. It started
happing when I downloaded the spyware doctor. How do I fix it please help!!!!

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
and scroll down to Item No. 260 and in the right column
download and run the fix titled "System32 Folder Opens Upon Boot".

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/170086/en-us

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"WooDy" wrote:

| Every time I start my computer the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 folder opens and I
| have no idea why??? I did not change any settings or anything. It started
| happing when I downloaded the spyware doctor. How do I fix it please help!!!!

WooDy wrote:
> Every time I start my computer the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 folder opens and I
> have no idea why??? I did not change any settings or anything. It started
> happing when I downloaded the spyware doctor. How do I fix it please help!!!!


This can be caused by a blank entry, such as can be left behind by
an incomplete program removal, in the
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and/or
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys. It can also
be caused by an entry in these same keys that starts with a " / ."

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;170086

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;310560


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