system32

[Brian]

Hi,
a few seconds after starting up Windows XP pro a window
opens (system32).
I know that this isn't a big problem but I am worried
that one of my kids might accidently change something.
Reading other messages here I looked at Start/run
msinfo32/software environment/startup programs.
This didn't really help me.
If I log on using another profile the window doesn't open.
Any ideas?

Brian

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Brian,

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. If
so, disable it. It comes from a SoundBlaster Audigy driver, but should not
affect that hardware. You can also repair the registry entry if you like by
removing the leading space in the string that loads it.

However, it can also be caused by other incorrectly built registry strings.
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

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

In addition to Rick's advice, If you have a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card, see:

www.kellys-korner.com/xp_tweaks.htm, Line 260
System32 Folder Opens Upon Boot