Startup

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Nathan Cook

When I start up windows XP Pro a file pops up titled
C:\windows\system32\system32.exe
How do I fix this, it kinda causes my computer to lag on
startup.
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

System32.exe is a virus file.

Remove remnants of KWBot.Worm from the Registry and File System
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_clean_kwbot.htm

Note: You'll have to disable your antivirus program before running the repair.

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Doug Knox]


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| When I start up windows XP Pro a file pops up titled
| C:\windows\system32\system32.exe
| How do I fix this, it kinda causes my computer to lag on
| startup.
 

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