System 32

[Richard]

I have a new computer running Windows XP and recently, at
startup, it loads C://Windows/System 32. I have had a
look in the startup files and cannot see it there but I
do not know why this has happened or how to get it to
start without opening this folder.
Any ideas? The only thing that I have tried to do is to
network this computer to another computer (which I have
not succeeded in doing yet).

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Richard,

Please see:

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

Also, start/run msconfig, and see if there is a line that loads /L:ENG. It
comes from a SoundBlaster Audigy driver, and it can cause this problem as
well. If it exists, use the registry fix from MVP Kelly:

Line 260 on the right:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

It's far easier than mucking about in the registry. The problem can also be
caused by other incorrectly built registry strings. So, if the first two
steps don't help you, could you please export and post the contents of these
keys in the registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

To do this, start/run regedit, expand the branches to each key (do this one
at a time). Click on the key, then on file/export. Give it any name, then
save to the desktop. Once you have saved both keys, close the registry
editor. Right-click one of the saved files on the desktop, choose edit, it
should open in notepad. Click edit/select all/edit/copy. Open a response to
this post and click in the message text area. Hit ctrl+v to paste the
contents. Repeat for the other saved key, then send the post for
examination.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Plato]

I have a new computer running Windows XP and recently, at
startup, it loads C://Windows/System 32. I have had a

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop15.htm#7

 

[Richard]

Thanks for your help with this, it does not seem to be a
serious problem, more just a little annoying on a brand
new computer.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVers
ion\Run]
"NvCplDaemon"="RUNDLL32.EXE C:\\WINDOWS\\System32
\\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup"
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="C:\\Program
Files\\Java\\j2re1.4.2_03\\bin\\jusched.exe"
"CTSysVol"="C:\\Program Files\\Creative\\SBAudigy2
\\Surround Mixer\\CTSysVol.exe"
"CTDVDDet"="C:\\Program Files\\Creative\\SBAudigy2
\\DVDAudio\\CTDVDDet.EXE"
"CTHelper"="CTHELPER.EXE"
"AsioReg"="REGSVR32.EXE /S CTASIO.DLL"
"UpdReg"="C:\\WINDOWS\\UpdReg.EXE"
"DVDSentry"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\DSentry.exe"
"PCMService"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Dell\\Media
Experience\\PCMService.exe\""
"dla"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\dla\\tfswctrl.exe"
"StorageGuard"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Common
Files\\Sonic\\Update Manager\\sgtray.exe\" /r"
"RealTray"="C:\\Program
Files\\Real\\RealPlayer\\RealPlay.exe
SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER"
"ccApp"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\Symantec
Shared\\ccApp.exe\""
"URLLSTCK.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Norton Internet
Security\\UrlLstCk.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVers
ion\Run\OptionalComponents]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVers
ion\Run\OptionalComponents\IMAIL]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVers
ion\Run\OptionalComponents\MAPI]
"Installed"="1"
"NoChange"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVers
ion\Run\OptionalComponents\MSFS]
"Installed"="1"

second key
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersi
on\Run]
"Sonic RecordNow!"=""
"ctfmon.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\ctfmon.exe"
"MSMSGS"="\"C:\\Program
Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe\" /background"
"Symantec NetDriver Monitor"="C:\\PROGRA~1
\\Symantec\\LIVEUP~1\\SNDMon.EXE"
"SB Audigy 2 Startup Menu"=" /L:ENG"

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Richard,

"SB Audigy 2 Startup Menu"=" /L:ENG"

Kelly's tweak that I listed previously should resolve the issue. It will
remove the leading space in " /L:ENG" which is known to cause this issue.
You can do it manually if you like, just double click the string and change
it to "/L:ENG" without the space before the forward slash.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org