My Computer Explorer Window at Startup

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Scott

Hi,

A friend's Dell computer has been working fine but recently something
strange happened. I'd like to know how to get rid of a window at startup.

The only thing she knows is different is that she said ok to installing
PSFREE.EXE, a popup blocker. I removed it.

When she starts the computer a Windows Explorer box pops up pointing at
c:\windows\system32. Of course it gives the disclaimer message about not to
change files in this directory or it could harm your computer. How do I
stop it from popping up? The window closes just fine by clicking on the
upper right-hand X. Rebooting doesn't cause the current state of the
desktop to be saved.

I've checked for viruses, trojans, and spyware.

Thank you.
 
This article may help you.

System32 Folder Opens When Logging into Windows NT
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q170086

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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:
| Hi,
|
| A friend's Dell computer has been working fine but recently something
| strange happened. I'd like to know how to get rid of a window at startup.
|
| The only thing she knows is different is that she said ok to installing
| PSFREE.EXE, a popup blocker. I removed it.
|
| When she starts the computer a Windows Explorer box pops up pointing at
| c:\windows\system32. Of course it gives the disclaimer message about not
to
| change files in this directory or it could harm your computer. How do I
| stop it from popping up? The window closes just fine by clicking on the
| upper right-hand X. Rebooting doesn't cause the current state of the
| desktop to be saved.
|
| I've checked for viruses, trojans, and spyware.
|
| Thank you.
|
 
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