Explore (File Directory) starts up automatically when I turn on co

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Sorry for the poor spelling in the previous post - when I start up my
computer Explore (File Directory) automatically starts up - pointed to the
c:\windows\system32 folder. This just started and it is not in the startup
folder. Help! Thanks
 
dwinston said:
Sorry for the poor spelling in the previous post - when I start up my
computer Explore (File Directory) automatically starts up - pointed to the
c:\windows\system32 folder. This just started and it is not in the startup
folder. Help! Thanks
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Since you didn't post to your original thread, I have no idea of your
spelling quality there. Fuggedaboutit!

This can be caused by a blank entry, such as can be left behind by an
incomplete program removal, in these registry keys:

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
 
Thanks for the response! - the registry looked fine - any other thougths -
not sure what to do with the "Kelly-Corner" vbs file...

D.
 
dwinston said:
Thanks for the response! - the registry looked fine - any other thougths -
not sure what to do with the "Kelly-Corner" vbs file...
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Kelly has instructions on how to use her files at the top of the page where
you found the link to the utility.

Double-check the registry again, do clean-boot troubleshooting, and/or run
Kelly's fix.

Malke
 
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