System 32

[Paul in Milwaukee]

Tonight, when I logged onto my computer (twice), the
folder titled "System 32" opened and appeared on my
screen. This has never happend before, and I'd like to
know why it's doing this and how to stop it. Also,
is "Cat Root" a legitimate file? Thank you.

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

CatRoot is a legitimate folder, do not delete it.

Go to the following site, scroll to line 260, click "System32 Folder Opens
Upon Boot" in the right column:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Paul,

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

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone