C:\windows\system32 opens at bootup

[jag]

Hi,

Reinstalled ms xp pro sp2 on new hd and after ms updates & apps install,
a separate window opens up show c:\windows\system32 at start up. any
ideas how to stop the window from opening up?

Thanks.
jag

 

[Malke]

Hi,

Reinstalled ms xp pro sp2 on new hd and after ms updates & apps install,
a separate window opens up show c:\windows\system32 at start up. any
ideas how to stop the window from opening up?

Information by MVP Bruce Chambers:

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.

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

And from MVP Kelly Theriot's site, line 260 on the right-hand side:

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


Malke