run time error 53

[Guest]

every time I turn on my computer it shows a small window with this message
(Run-Time error "53". File not found).
How can I fix this?
it is a minor thing, but is very annoying!!!

 

[Patrick Keenan]

every time I turn on my computer it shows a small window with this message
(Run-Time error "53". File not found).
How can I fix this?
it is a minor thing, but is very annoying!!!

You'll fix it by removing whatever is trying to launch that program. Find
that with MSCONFIG: Go to start, run, type MSCONFIG and press Enter. On
the Startup tab, pay close attention to what is loading, and remove the
checkmark from what looks suspicious. Choose Apply and OK, and you'll be
asked to restart the system. When you get to the point where the error
isn't displayed anymore, you've found the cuplrit. MSCONFIG will have the
location - just go there and remove it.

HTH
-pk

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

every time I turn on my computer it shows a small window with this
message (Run-Time error "53". File not found).
How can I fix this?

"How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in
Windows XP" http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;310560

it is a minor thing, but is very annoying!!!

Scan the system for malware as programs seem to install w/o your
knowledge.