"System32" window open on startup?

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Every time I start my computer (Dell Dimension 8300 running XP Pro) it opens
with a window titled "System32" open on the desktop. Is it trying to tell me
something? How can I stop it? Obviously not a major problem as it is easy
enough to close but it would be nice to find a solution and I would really
appreciate some help.

Thanks in anticipation,

Nick Rearden
 
"This behavior can occur if a null, incomplete, or damaged entry exists in the registry".

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

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down
to Item No. 260. In the right column, click on "System32 Folder Opens
Upon Boot". Download this repair file and then run the repair.

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

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Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Every time I start my computer (Dell Dimension 8300 running XP Pro) it opens
| with a window titled "System32" open on the desktop. Is it trying to tell me
| something? How can I stop it? Obviously not a major problem as it is easy
| enough to close but it would be nice to find a solution and I would really
| appreciate some help.
|
| Thanks in anticipation,
|
| Nick Rearden
 
Greetings --

This can be caused by a blank entry, such as can be left behind by
an incomplete program removal, in the
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and/or
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys. It can also
be caused by an entry in these same keys that starts with a " / ."

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;170086

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310560


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Every time I start my computer opens with a window titled "System32" open
on the desktop. Is it trying to tell me something? How can I stop it?
Obviously not a major problem as it is easy enough to close but it would be
nice to find a solution and I would really appreciate some help.

Thanks
 
Kia said:
Every time I start my computer opens with a window titled "System32" open
on the desktop. Is it trying to tell me something? How can I stop it?
Obviously not a major problem as it is easy enough to close but it would be
nice to find a solution and I would really appreciate some help.

Thanks
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This can be caused by a blank entry, such as can be left behind by
an incomplete program removal, in the
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and/or
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys. It can also
be caused by an entry in these same keys that starts with a " / ."

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;170086

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310560



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