"Class Already Exists" Error

[Guest]

Just when Windows XP Pro's desktop is starting to load AND when I shut down,
just as shut down is beginning, I receive a small error box that says at the
top "RegisterClass," then below that it says "Class Already Exists." The
only option I have is to press "OK."

There is a blue "i" in a round ballon, but clicking on it does nothing to
help.

Anyone know what's going on and how to fix it?

 

[Guest]

Click Start.
Click Run.
In the box type msconfig and click OK.
Click the Startup tab.

The culprit is in this list. Use trial and error, and uncheck 1 or more of
the Startup Items and reboot. When the error message goes away you will know
which application is causing the error. If your system runs ok without it,
leave it unchecked.

Here's Microsoft's answer
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/w2000Msgs/3903.mspx?mfr=true

Paul Shafer, MCDST

 

[Guest]

paulibus, thank you. I did what you said. I have 18 items in the Startup
group. I went through each one at a time. I never got the error message. I
then did the first nine, did not get the error message. I then did the last
nine, never got the error message. However, when I enabled all of the 18
items in the startup group, I got the message.

What the double L hockey sticks do you make of that?

Bill