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[jason]

I get this error message most of the time shortly after
my computer stats up. I can't seem to figure out what
causes it and fix it. It doesn't seem to cause any
problems though that I can tell. Is there any help?

 

[Thorsten Matzner]

I get this error message most of the time shortly after
my computer stats up. I can't seem to figure out what
causes it and fix it. It doesn't seem to cause any
problems though that I can tell. Is there any help?

Check your startup settings to find out what is causing this.
Applications that start with Windows can be found here:
- the WIN.INI, section [windows], entries "run=" and "load="
- the Registry keys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
- the folders
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\{username}\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
See also "How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows
XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560).

 

[DL]

Often the result of a virus.
Your Firewall is Activated?
You have a current AV app?