System32 folder opens upon startup

Guest · Nov 12, 2003

I have a Windows XP system that opens the winnt\system32 folder every time XP boots. Any idea what causes this, and how to get rid of it? Thanks!

purplehaz · Nov 12, 2003

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows:
http://tinyurl.com/m641

paulg said:
I have a Windows XP system that opens the winnt\system32 folder every time

XP boots. Any idea what causes this, and how to get rid of it? Thanks!

Guest · Nov 12, 2003

Thanks purplehaz!

S.Sengupta · Nov 12, 2003

Hi!
look here:-
System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

regards/
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

purplehaz · Nov 12, 2003

You're welcome.

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