Explorer Window Open on Bootup

[Don]

OS: XPSP3 with all updates.
When I boot up I always get an explorer window pointing to a set of MS
files. There is no window open when shutting down. I can find no
instance of starting explorer in any of the usual startup locations.
Where else should I look? this is not a problem; more a nuisance.
Thanks for any help.
Don

 

[BillW50]

In Don typed on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:52:27 -0600:

OS: XPSP3 with all updates.
When I boot up I always get an explorer window pointing to a set of MS
files. There is no window open when shutting down. I can find no
instance of starting explorer in any of the usual startup locations.
Where else should I look? this is not a problem; more a nuisance.
Thanks for any help.
Don

Hi Don! I have seen this when Windows tries to load something at bootup
that no longer exists and probably has been uninstalled. Ever been in
MSCONFIG in the Startup before? If so, you probably can find it and
disabled it. Hopefully this is your problem too.

 

[Malke]

OS: XPSP3 with all updates.
When I boot up I always get an explorer window pointing to a set of MS
files. There is no window open when shutting down. I can find no
instance of starting explorer in any of the usual startup locations.
Where else should I look? this is not a problem; more a nuisance.
Thanks for any help.
Don

This information from MVP Ramesh will point you to the solution. Just
substitute your folder for the Dell one.

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/dellfolder.htm - Dell folder opens when logging on
to Windows

Malke

 

[Kelly]

Click Start, Run and enter MSCONFIG Go to the Startup tab. Locate any
entry that has a long file or path name (has spaces in it). Ensure that
these entries have quotes before and after the entry. Note the location
of the entry as well. If its in the Registry, you'll need to manually edit
the associated Registry entry to correct this. If its loading from a start
menu shortcut, you'll have to change the shortcut's properties.

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[ju.c]

Check these Registry keys for entries with paths that contain
spaces, but have no quotes.

To start the Registry Editor, open the Run box and enter:
regedit

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

Example:

Look for this:
C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe /switch

And change to:
"C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe" /switch


ju.c