Unwanted folder

[Natka]

hello...
win xp pro sp3
problem
for last few days...when i restart my pc it is loading perfectly and
on the end is opening one of my folder....so i have to close it to
see my desktop
i couldn't find anything related to the name of this folder in startup
it is not big deal..but just drive me mad that i cant fix it...

thank you very much for any help in this matter
best regards
natka

 

[Ron Badour]

The name of the folder is? It contains?

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Regards

Ron Badour
MS MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

 

[Natka]

The name of the folder is? It contains?

this is not a system folder
c:\program files\ashampoo
and it has 2 subfolders contining 2 ashampoo programs
thank you

 

[ju.c]

Check these Registry keys for entries with paths that contain spaces, but have no quotes.

(Open the Run box and enter: regedit)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

Example:
C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe

Change to:
"C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe"


ju.c

 

[Rey Santos]

Check your folder options:
In Windows Explorer, click Tools menu > Folder Options > View tab > Advanced
settings, uncheck "Restore previous windows at logon if it is checked".

 

[Natka]

Check these Registry keys for entries with paths that contain spaces, but have no quotes.

(Open the Run box and enter: regedit)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

Example:
C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe

Change to:
"C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe"


ju.c

hi...
i couldn't find anything containing the name of this folder...
thank you for your time...

 

[Natka]

Check your folder options:
In Windows Explorer, click Tools menu > Folder Options > View tab > Advanced
settings, uncheck "Restore previous windows at logon if it is checked".

hi...
was unchecked...
thank you for your time...

 

[Rey Santos]

From Dougknox http://www.dougknox.com/index.html Win XP Utilities, download
Startup Programs Tracker. This utility will generate a log file that you can
copy and paste into a reply messsage. Run the tool and post the info under:

-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

-- Registry --
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Generally, the Running Processes and the Services sections aren't necessary.

 

[Kelly]

Knowing the complete path, will better allow you to find its remnants and
uninstall. Here is another option:

For a detailed list of all installed software:
http://www.belarc.com/Download.html

In the Software Versions section you'll see all of your installed software.
At the end of each entry is a clickable asterisk that will take you to the
folder the software is installed in.

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

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Check these Registry keys for entries with paths that contain spaces, but
have no quotes.

(Open the Run box and enter: regedit)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

Example:
C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe

Change to:
"C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe"


ju.c

hi...
i couldn't find anything containing the name of this folder...
thank you for your time...