c:\windows\system32 window opening at start up

[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

 

[Guest]

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

Hi Jag,
Open a run command and type in:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll click [OK]
Reboot your machine, does it help?

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

This can also be caused by Blank entry in the Run at Start Up and causing
the system32 to start up and not pointing to a correct path or app.
Open a run command and type in:
regedit.exe click [OK] and locate these two Keys:
[-]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run =
Delete any Empty entry like this "/" or " ".

[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run =
Delete any Empty entry like this "/" or " ".

Line 260 - 2nd column = System32 Opens at start up:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
HTH.
nass

 

[Guest]

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

Hi Jag,
Open a run command and type in:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll click [OK]
Reboot your machine, does it help?

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

This can also be caused by Blank entry in the Run at Start Up and causing
the system32 to start up and not pointing to a correct path or app.
Open a run command and type in:
regedit.exe click [OK] and locate these two Keys:
[-]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run =
Delete any Empty entry like this "/" or " ".

[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run =
Delete any Empty entry like this "/" or " ".

Line 260 - 2nd column = System32 Opens at start up:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
HTH.
nass

Thank you nass for your help. I ran regsvr32 /i shell32.dll and
rebooted, but did not correct c:\windows\system32 from opening up. I
really thought Article ID: 170086 would fix it. I did not see anything
that fit the description. Can you take a quick look at attached file to
see if you see anything wrong?

Sincerely,
jag

Hi Jag,
I'm not using Outlook so I can't see or receive your Attachment.
You can copy to the body of your message and I will see ( if there is any
thing you want to edit or change for personal reason do and post .
Did you tried the kelly solution?.
HTH.
Let me know.
Regards,
nass

 

[Bruce Chambers]

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

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

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

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

This entry is the probably culprit:

-------------------
Value 1
Name: SB Audigy 2 Startup Menu
Type: REG_SZ
Data: /L:ENG
-------------------

Use the fix here:

Line #260: System32 Folder Opens Upon Boot
http://www.kellys-korner.com/xp_tweaks.htm

For Dell PCs, here is a patch from Dell Inc:

http://support.dell.com/support/dow...aseid=R75304&formatcnt=1&libid=0&fileid=98306
Direct download: http://ftp.us.dell.com/audio/R75304.EXE

This webpatch is to resolve the Audigy 2 "Welcome Menu" issue. This is seen when the "Welcome Menu" is accessed, and the system is rebooted. Windows Explorer will automatically launch and point to the "winnt\system32" folder.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

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

Hi Jag,
Open a run command and type in:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll click [OK]
Reboot your machine, does it help?

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

This can also be caused by Blank entry in the Run at Start Up and causing
the system32 to start up and not pointing to a correct path or app.
Open a run command and type in:
regedit.exe click [OK] and locate these two Keys:
[-]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run =
Delete any Empty entry like this "/" or " ".

[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run =
Delete any Empty entry like this "/" or " ".

Line 260 - 2nd column = System32 Opens at start up:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
HTH.
nass

Thank you nass for your help. I ran regsvr32 /i shell32.dll and
rebooted, but did not correct c:\windows\system32 from opening up. I
really thought Article ID: 170086 would fix it. I did not see anything
that fit the description. Can you take a quick look at attached file to
see if you see anything wrong?

Sincerely,
jag



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Key Name: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 5/14/2007 - 11:59 AM
Value 0
Name: ctfmon.exe
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

Value 1
Name: SB Audigy 2 Startup Menu
Type: REG_SZ
Data: /L:ENG

Value 2
Name: Creative Detector
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe /R





--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 5/14/2007 - 12:37 PM
Value 0
Name: IAAnotif
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Application Accelerator\iaanotif.exe

Value 1
Name: ATIPTA
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe

Value 2
Name: IntelMeM
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\Intel\Modem Event Monitor\IntelMEM.exe

Value 3
Name: dla
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe

Value 4
Name: UpdateManager
Type: REG_SZ
Data: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r

Value 5
Name: DVDLauncher
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe

Value 6
Name: CTHelper
Type: REG_SZ
Data: CTHELPER.EXE

Value 7
Name: AsioReg
Type: REG_SZ
Data: REGSVR32.EXE /S CTASIO.DLL

Value 8
Name: UpdReg
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE

Value 9
Name: ccApp
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe

Value 10
Name: osCheck
Type: REG_SZ
Data: "C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\osCheck.exe"

Value 11
Name: Symantec PIF AlertEng
Type: REG_SZ
Data: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe" /a /m "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\AlertEng.dll"

Value 12
Name: CTSysVol
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe

Value 13
Name: CTDVDDet
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDet.EXE

Value 14
Name: SunJavaUpdateSched
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_01\bin\jusched.exe

Value 15
Name: <NO NAME>
Type: REG_SZ
Data:


Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 5/14/2007 - 1:18 AM

Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents\IMAIL
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 5/14/2007 - 1:18 AM
Value 0
Name: Installed
Type: REG_SZ
Data: 1


Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents\MAPI
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 5/14/2007 - 1:18 AM
Value 0
Name: Installed
Type: REG_SZ
Data: 1

Value 1
Name: NoChange
Type: REG_SZ
Data: 1


Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents\MSFS
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 5/14/2007 - 1:18 AM
Value 0
Name: Installed
Type: REG_SZ
Data: 1