WIN XP System 32 Folder opens during windows startup

[Joe Hohe]

After several virus attacks, that were stopped by Norton
AV, WIN XP System 32 Folder opens at the end of Windows
XP Home startup. I have quaranteened and subsequently
removed the viruses, but the System 32 folder keeps
opening, like something is trying to make modifications.
any help would be appreciated

 

[dev]

Joe Hohe said:

After several virus attacks, that were stopped by Norton
AV, WIN XP System 32 Folder opens at the end of Windows
XP Home startup. I have quaranteened and subsequently
removed the viruses, but the System 32 folder keeps
opening, like something is trying to make modifications.

It's always wise before posting to first search the group for your topic.
"System32" reveals many posts, some of which point to Kelly's link,
below. Click on "S", then scroll down...

 

[Emmers Presson [MSFT]]

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

 

[Guest]

I have the same problem since several virus attacks in mid-December, most or all of which were intercepted by NAV. I've tried the posted registry fixes, with no results. So, I thought I'd simply Restore to a before mid-December date. But strangely, Restore won't go back for more than 2 days, which is much different than it used to work. Any help appreciated.