Why does this folder open on every boot?

[Beemer]

Everytime I start up my computer running Windows XP prof with all updates
C:\WINDOWS\system 32 folder opens. How could this happen and how do I stop
it occurring?

Beemer

 

[Sir_George]

Everytime I start up my computer running Windows XP prof with all
updates C:\WINDOWS\system 32 folder opens. How could this happen
and how do I stop it occurring?

Beemer

See the following link for a possible solution:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

 

[Sir_George]

Everytime I start up my computer running Windows XP prof with all
updates C:\WINDOWS\system 32 folder opens. How could this happen
and how do I stop it occurring?

Beemer

You can also use a "script" from Kelly's Korner to correct the problem:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Goto line #260 and select "System 32 Folder Opens Upon Boot" and run the
script.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Everytime I start up my computer running Windows XP prof with all updates
C:\WINDOWS\system 32 folder opens. How could this happen and how do I stop
it occurring?

Beemer

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


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[Beemer]

You can also use a "script" from Kelly's Korner to correct the problem:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Goto line #260 and select "System 32 Folder Opens Upon Boot" and run the
script.

Thanks...that fixed it

Beemer

 

[Beemer]

thanks,

Beemer

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


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Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:



They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand
Russell