StartUp = My Computer Opens + CD Recording Device Warning

[Guest]

I have Windows XP and the McAfee Security Suite. When we each log into our
preferences, the following items always pop up: "My Computer" folder opens,
and I get a warning about "CD Recording Device". I have gone into Start -
Run - Msconfig - StartUp and neither of these items appear. It takes almost
3 full
minutes for my system to boot up after I go into my own preferences.
Finally, I will get a McAfee Privacy Service Box open up to put in my
password to access the internet. How do I get a "bare bones" start up and
speed things up? My machine is old (400 mhz) but has an 80 gig harddrive and
256 SDRAM. Help!
Thanks!
Moira

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Moira,

For the "CD Recording...." error, see if this applies:

CD Recording Software Will Cause Windows to Become Unstable" Error Message
When You Start Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315345

The following registry fix automates Q315345
http://www.aumha.org/downloads/cdgone.zip

 

[Guest]

Woo Hoo Ramesh!

I got rid of the CD Recording Software Pop Up! Thanks so, so much!

Any ideas on why at StartUp, after logging into McAfee, the "My Computer"
folder appears, with a nice little red flashlight, that is looking for
something, and after a few seconds the "My Computer" folder opens?

Thanks again!
Moira

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Moira,

See:
How to manage Windows Startup?:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/startup.htm

 

[Guest]

Hi Ramesh!

I went through everything you gave me for information, downloaded both
"autoruns" and also "serviwin" utilities - no where was I able to find why
the "My Computer" folder opens, and why the system is searching for something
within it. Is there a way I can look for an "open up My Computer" command
that would not appear in the start up? I am baffled?!

Thanks!
Moira

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Moira,

Export both these registry keys and post here:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run