System32 window appears during system startup

[Jim]

Sorry if this has been asked before but just recently just
before the startup process finishes a System32 window
opens and remains on the desktop. Obviously it is showing
the contents of the System32 directory but no folders or
files are highlighted.

I think this is indicating a problem somewhere, but where?
How can I resolve the 'problem'? and how do I stop the
window opening each startup?

Jim the frustrated!!

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Try here:

Line 260 - right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Courtesy of MVP Kelly.

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| Sorry if this has been asked before but just recently just
| before the startup process finishes a System32 window
| opens and remains on the desktop. Obviously it is showing
| the contents of the System32 directory but no folders or
| files are highlighted.
|
| I think this is indicating a problem somewhere, but where?
| How can I resolve the 'problem'? and how do I stop the
| window opening each startup?
|
| Jim the frustrated!!

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

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.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;170086

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


Bruce Chambers
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[Jim]

Many thanks for the reply Bruce you have been very helpful.

Jim


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[Jim]

Bless you, that hit the nail on the head. That's quite a
web site, I've added it to my favorites,

Many thanks

Jim