System 32 file launches content in browser window when starting XP

[Peter]

Since a couple of weeks, the System 32 file is launched
automatically and I always have to close it manually. Not
aware of changing any settings and have trouble figuring
what is wrong. Can anyone help?
Thank you and kind regards

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

What is launching?

If it's really a system32.exe file, then you have a virus called the Mari
worm. Update your antivirus software and run a full system scan. Help can be
found on these pages:

http://www.kav.ch/avpve/worms/email/mari.stm
http://www.viruslibrary.com/virusinfo/I-Worm.Mari.htm
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99131.htm
http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/trojpac.shtml
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

If it's a folder opening to C:\WIndows\system32, see this article:

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone