My Computer Explorer Window at Startup

[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.

 

[Dave Patrick]

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.
|