HP folder opens at start up

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Punky

Hey all,
I have basic computer knowledge and my computer is eccentric - here's
the deal:
Every time I start up it opens the folder 'HP' automatically. I have no
idea why - or how to find out. It tells me nothing and does nothing.
Seems it's just trying to annoy me.
My computer is HP Compaq and the folder contains 4 sub folders called
'Digital Imaging', 'hpcoretech', 'SP24361' and 'Temp'. They look
important...
Is my computer ill?
Any info appreciated.
Thank you!
 
Download Startup Tracker application from this page:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_starttrack.htm

Launch the program, and click the "View log" button. Post the contents of
the log file here.

Note: No need to post the following sections:

-- Running Processes --
-- Running Services --

--
Regards,

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


Hey all,
I have basic computer knowledge and my computer is eccentric - here's
the deal:
Every time I start up it opens the folder 'HP' automatically. I have no
idea why - or how to find out. It tells me nothing and does nothing.
Seems it's just trying to annoy me.
My computer is HP Compaq and the folder contains 4 sub folders called
'Digital Imaging', 'hpcoretech', 'SP24361' and 'Temp'. They look
important...
Is my computer ill?
Any info appreciated.
Thank you!
 
Startup Tracker Log File:


-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

No Items Found

-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

ATIPTA C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI
Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
SunJavaUpdateSched C:\Program
Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_01\bin\jusched.exe
CARPService carpserv.exe
Display Settings C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook
Utilities\hptasks.exe /s
BluetoothAuthenticationAgent rundll32.exe
bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
PCSuiteTrayApplication C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite
6\Launch Application 2.exe -onlytray
DataLayer
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\PCSuite\DATALA~1\DATALA~1.EXE
HP Software Update C:\Program Files\HP ALL-IN-ONE\HP Software
Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
AVG7_CC C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
/STARTUP
AVG7_EMC C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
TkBellExe "C:\Program Files\Common
Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
ATIModeChange Ati2mdxx.exe
WheelMouse C:\WHEELM~1\wh_exec.exe
HP Component Manager "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
Zone Labs Client C:\Internet
downloads\ZoneAlarm\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe

-- Registry --
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

No Items Found

-- Registry --
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

TimeCalendar "C:\Internet downloads\Time
Calender\TimeCalendar\TC.exe" auto
iPlusAgent "C:\Program Files\iriver\iriver
plus\iAgent.exe"

-- Registry --
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

No Items Found

-- Start Menu - Current User --
No Items Found

-- Start Menu - All Users --
Microsoft Office.lnk
BTTray.lnk

-- Disabled Items --
NeroCheck
qttask
realsched

-- Registry - Shell Value - HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon --
Explorer.exe

-- Running Processes --
System Idle Process
System
SMSS.EXE \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe
CSRSS.EXE
WINLOGON.EXE winlogon.exe
SERVICES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
LSASS.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
ATI2EVXX.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
SVCHOST.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
SVCHOST.EXE
SVCHOST.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
SVCHOST.EXE
SVCHOST.EXE
SPOOLSV.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
AVGAMSVR.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
AVGUPSVC.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
SVCHOST.EXE
HPConfig.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPConfig.exe
HPWirelessMgr.exe "C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook
Utilities\HPWirelessMgr.exe"
MDM.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe"
SVCHOST.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
WDFMGR.EXE
VSMON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZONELABS\vsmon.exe -service
ALG.EXE
WSCNTFY.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
EXPLORER.EXE C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
ATIPTAXX.EXE "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control
Panel\atiptaxx.exe"
JUSCHED.EXE "C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_01\bin\jusched.exe"
CARPSERV.EXE "C:\WINDOWS\system32\carpserv.exe"
RUNDLL32.EXE "C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe"
bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
Launch Application 2"C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\Launch
Application 2.exe" -onlytray
AVGCC.EXE "C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe" /STARTUP
AVGEMC.EXE "C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe"
realsched.exe "C:\Program Files\Common
Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
WH_EXEC.EXE "C:\WHEELM~1\wh_exec.exe"
HPCMPMGR.EXE "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
ZLCLIENT.EXE "C:\Internet
downloads\ZoneAlarm\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
TC.EXE "C:\Internet downloads\Time
Calender\TimeCalendar\TC.exe" auto
SERVIC~1.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\PCSuite\Services\SERVIC~1.EXE
-Embedding
iAgent.exe "C:\Program Files\iriver\iriver plus\iAgent.exe"
BTTray.exe "C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth
Software\BTTray.exe"
DATALA~1.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\PCSuite\DATALA~1\DATALA~1.EXE
-Embedding
WUAUCLT.EXE "C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe"
SVCHOST.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter
MOZILLA.EXE "C:\INTERN~2\MOZILLA\MOZILLA.EXE" -mail
StartupTracker3.exe "C:\Internet downloads\Startup
Tracker3\StartupTracker3\StartupTracker3.exe"
wmiprvse.exe

-- Running Services --

Name: ALG
Description: Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for
Internet Connection Sharing and the Windows Firewall.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe

Name: Ati HotKey Poller
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

Name: AudioSrv
Description: Manages audio devices for Windows-based programs. If this
service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function
properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Avg7Alrt
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe

Name: Avg7UpdSvc
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe

Name: Browser
Description: Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and
supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service
is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service
is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: BthServ
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k bthsvcs

Name: CryptSvc
Description: Provides three management services: Catalog Database
Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root
Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority
certificates from this computer; and Key Service, which helps enroll
this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these
management services will not function properly. If this service is
disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: DcomLaunch
Description: Provides launch functionality for DCOM services.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch

Name: Dhcp
Description: Manages network configuration by registering and updating
IP addresses and DNS names.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: dmserver
Description: Detects and monitors new hard disk drives and sends disk
volume information to Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service for
configuration. If this service is stopped, dynamic disk status and
configuration information may become out of date. If this service is
disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Dnscache
Description: Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this
computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to
resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If
this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will
fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService

Name: ERSvc
Description: Allows error reporting for services and applictions running
in non-standard environments.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Eventlog
Description: Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs
and components to be viewed in Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

Name: EventSystem
Description: Supports System Event Notification Service (SENS), which
provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component
Object Model (COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will
close and will not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If
this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will
fail to start.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: FastUserSwitchingCompatibility
Description: Provides management for applications that require
assistance in a multiple user environment.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: helpsvc
Description: Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If
this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If
this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will
fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: HPConfig
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPConfig.exe

Name: HPWirelessMgr
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\HPWirelessMgr.exe

Name: HTTPFilter
Description: This service implements the secure hypertext transfer
protocol (HTTPS) for the HTTP service, using the Secure Socket Layer
(SSL). If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend
on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter

Name: Irmon
Description: Supports infrared devices installed on the computer and
detects other devices that are in range.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: lanmanserver
Description: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the
network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions
will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: lanmanworkstation
Description: Creates and maintains client network connections to remote
servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: LmHosts
Description: Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and
NetBIOS name resolution.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: MDM
Description: Manages local and remote debugging for Visual Studio debuggers
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe"

Name: Netman
Description: Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections
folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote
connections.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Nla
Description: Collects and stores network configuration and location
information, and notifies applications when this information changes.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: PlugPlay
Description: Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware
changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service
will result in system instability.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

Name: PolicyAgent
Description: Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley
(IKE) and the IP security driver.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\lsass.exe

Name: ProtectedStorage
Description: Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as
private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or
users.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

Name: RasMan
Description: Creates a network connection.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: RemoteRegistry
Description: Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this
computer. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only
by users on this computer. If this service is disabled, any services
that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: RpcSs
Description: Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC
services.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss

Name: SamSs
Description: Stores security information for local user accounts.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

Name: Schedule
Description: Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on
this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run
at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: seclogon
Description: Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If
this service is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable.
If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: SENS
Description: Tracks system events such as Windows logon, network, and
power events. Notifies COM+ Event System subscribers of these events.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: SharedAccess
Description: Provides network address translation, addressing, name
resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small
office network.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: ShellHWDetection
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Spooler
Description: Loads files to memory for later printing.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

Name: srservice
Description: Performs system restore functions. To stop service, turn
off System Restore from the System Restore tab in My Computer->Properties
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: SSDPSRV
Description: Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: stisvc
Description: Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc

Name: TapiSrv
Description: Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that
control telephony devices and IP based voice connections on the local
computer and, through the LAN, on servers that are also running the service.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: TermService
Description: Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a
machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote
computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for
Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal
Server.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost -k DComLaunch

Name: Themes
Description: Provides user experience theme management.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: TrkWks
Description: Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or
across computers in a network domain.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: UMWdf
Description: Enables Windows user mode drivers.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe

Name: vsmon
Description: Monitors internet traffic and generates alerts for
disallowed access.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZONELABS\vsmon.exe -service

Name: W32Time
Description: Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and
servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time
synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: WebClient
Description: Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and
modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions
will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: winmgmt
Description: Provides a common interface and object model to access
management information about operating system, devices, applications and
services. If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will
not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: wscsvc
Description: Monitors system security settings and configurations.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: wuauserv
Description: Enables the download and installation of critical Windows
updates. If the service is disabled, the operating system can be
manually updated at the Windows Update Web site.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: WZCSVC
Description: Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adapters
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
 
Fix the following entry (by adding quotation marks around the path:

- - -
C:\Program Files\HP ALL-IN-ONE\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
- - -

Use this information as an example:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/dellfolder.htm


--
Regards,

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


Startup Tracker Log File:


-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

No Items Found

-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

ATIPTA C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI
Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
SunJavaUpdateSched C:\Program
Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_01\bin\jusched.exe
CARPService carpserv.exe
Display Settings C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook
Utilities\hptasks.exe /s
BluetoothAuthenticationAgent rundll32.exe
bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
PCSuiteTrayApplication C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite
6\Launch Application 2.exe -onlytray
DataLayer
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\PCSuite\DATALA~1\DATALA~1.EXE
HP Software Update C:\Program Files\HP ALL-IN-ONE\HP Software
Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
AVG7_CC C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
/STARTUP
AVG7_EMC C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
TkBellExe "C:\Program Files\Common
Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
ATIModeChange Ati2mdxx.exe
WheelMouse C:\WHEELM~1\wh_exec.exe
HP Component Manager "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
 
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