startup error msg

[Eileen]

I am receiving error messages at startup:

- Cannot find D:\CDsetup.exe
- Could not lad or fun D:\CDsetup.exe

The file does not show in a system search but does show in the registry at:
File Name: CDSETUP.EXT
File Path: D\CDSETUP.EXE
Startup Type: Registry: Current User
Location: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Window NT\CurrentVersion\Sindow\Load
Classification: Not yet classfied

I have Windows XP on the computer and have never had Window NT on the
computer. I attempted to connect an old ScanPort scanner a few weeks ago
using the driver disc with the scanner and the error messages began. I was
unable to locate an updated driver for scanner.

Can I delete the file from the registry without harming anything else on the
computer?

 

[Rey Santos]

How to Modify the Windows Registry
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/136393

 

[Paul]

I am receiving error messages at startup:

- Cannot find D:\CDsetup.exe
- Could not lad or fun D:\CDsetup.exe

The file does not show in a system search but does show in the registry at:
File Name: CDSETUP.EXT
File Path: D\CDSETUP.EXE
Startup Type: Registry: Current User
Location: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Window NT\CurrentVersion\Sindow\Load
Classification: Not yet classfied

I have Windows XP on the computer and have never had Window NT on the
computer. I attempted to connect an old ScanPort scanner a few weeks ago
using the driver disc with the scanner and the error messages began. I was
unable to locate an updated driver for scanner.

Can I delete the file from the registry without harming anything else on the
computer?

That sounds a bit like the mechanism described at the top of this article.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/103865

I can find a reference to that registry key in this article. And
that leads me to an alternative solution.

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kb...ellaneous/WindowsProgramStartupLocations.html

load subkey :
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\load registry key

Perhaps a way to manipulate that item, without using a registry editor, is
get a copy of Autoruns and untick that item.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

There may be a search option in Autoruns, and if so, have the search
look for CDsetup.exe . Then, maybe it'll focus on the offending
line. I think more than one "thing" can live in that registry
entry, so perhaps it'll work better to have Autoruns do it for you.

You could always try uninstalling the ancient ScanPort driver, but
who knows what additional damage that will do. It was undoubtedly
written for a much older OS.

Paul

 

[Jim]

I am receiving error messages at startup:

- Cannot find D:\CDsetup.exe
- Could not lad or fun D:\CDsetup.exe

The file does not show in a system search but does show in the registry at:
File Name: CDSETUP.EXT
File Path: D\CDSETUP.EXE
Startup Type: Registry: Current User
Location: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Window NT\CurrentVersion\Sindow\Load
Classification: Not yet classfied

I have Windows XP on the computer and have never had Window NT on the
computer. I attempted to connect an old ScanPort scanner a few weeks ago
using the driver disc with the scanner and the error messages began. I was
unable to locate an updated driver for scanner.

Can I delete the file from the registry without harming anything else on the
computer?

Drive D: is ?

 

[Don Phillipson]

I am receiving error messages at startup:

- Cannot find D:\CDsetup.exe
- Could not lad or fun D:\CDsetup.exe

The file does not show in a system search but does show in the registry at:
File Name: CDSETUP.EXT
File Path: D\CDSETUP.EXE
Startup Type: Registry: Current User
Location: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Window NT\CurrentVersion\Sindow\Load
Classification: Not yet classfied

I have Windows XP on the computer and have never had Window NT on the
computer. I attempted to connect an old ScanPort scanner a few weeks ago
using the driver disc with the scanner and the error messages began. I was
unable to locate an updated driver for scanner.

Can I delete the file from the registry without harming anything else on the
computer?

Your terminology suggests you are relatively inexperienced:
e.g. the Registry contains keys, not files. You need to know:
1. WindowsXP includes several elements of WinNT; (the NT
File System is one of several.)
2. Your error messages suggest incomplete installation of
the ScanPort hardware (now added to startup processes i.e.
your PC is trying to complete the installation.)
3. If your PC is configured with System Restore (explained
in the Help files) you can tidy up the Registry by turning
back the clock to the date of a good configuration.
4. It is normal to encounter SETUP errors with old hardware,
especially if no drivers were written for WinXP for that HW.
If you can complete installation, you may get the scanner
to work via the /Compatibility setting (emulating Win95 or Win98.
But, prices being as they now are, it may be cheaper to junk
the old HW and buy new.)

 

[HeyBub]

I am receiving error messages at startup:

- Cannot find D:\CDsetup.exe
- Could not lad or fun D:\CDsetup.exe

The file does not show in a system search but does show in the
registry at: File Name: CDSETUP.EXT
File Path: D\CDSETUP.EXE
Startup Type: Registry: Current User
Location: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Window
NT\CurrentVersion\Sindow\Load Classification: Not yet classfied

I have Windows XP on the computer and have never had Window NT on the
computer. I attempted to connect an old ScanPort scanner a few weeks
ago using the driver disc with the scanner and the error messages
began. I was unable to locate an updated driver for scanner.

Can I delete the file from the registry without harming anything else
on the computer?

To rephrase what another poster said:
1. Your computer has started "Scanport" software.
2. Scanport detected that it did not finish the installation.
3. Scanport therefore is requesting the installation CD so it can finish.

You should try uninstalling "Scanport" (or whatever its name is)

Aside:
XP *IS* built on the NT kernel and is the third (?) generation of the basic
NT system.

 

[Eileen]

Surferdude2,

I did try the zzz renaming and downloading QuickStartup. QuickStartup didn't
find the file. The startup still found the renamed file and showed that name
in the startup error. I used Paul's suggestion of downloading Autoruns and
finding the zzz... file was a breeze. Unchecking the box in Autoruns has made
the error message go away. I do believe you were correct - it was safe to
delete the file. Your suggestions were very helpful in getting me started
with the fix without fear. Thank you.


Eileen

 

[Eileen]

Your suggestion is very wise. The scanner was tossed. And, yes I am
relatively inexperienced with computer hardware and whatever this stuff is
called trying to fix the error msg. My computer assistance person, who
usually talks me through how to fix stuff via the phone, suggested that I
post the question on the forum. It turned out complicated just trying figure
out how to get back to where I posted the question. Thank you.

 

[Eileen]

It's the CD drive.
--
Eileen

Drive D: is ?
.

 

[Eileen]

Paul,

The Autoruns download and unchecking the box for the file has cleared the
error message. Thank you.