Windows folder loads at start up

[Guest]

Hi,

How do I stop the Windows folder from opening everytime I start the
computer? cant see anything under the startup tab in msconfig that's causing
this so any help much appreciated. got windows xp

Rob

 

[Iceman]

Hi,

How do I stop the Windows folder from opening everytime I start the
computer? cant see anything under the startup tab in msconfig that's causing
this so any help much appreciated. got windows xp

Rob

I'm not quite sure if you mean the C:\WINDOWS folder or the
C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder (which can also happen).

If the former, try this:

Create Separate Processes for the Desktop and Explorer

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer]

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called
'DesktopProcess' and edit the value according to (1 = Separate Process, 0 =
Default)

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the
change to take effect.

If it's the System32 folder, see here:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Scroll down to 260 at right: "System32 folder opens upon boot".

If you meant the My Documents folder, scroll down toward the bottom:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_mydocs.htm

 

[Iceman]

could you exlain the following a bit clearer: Create Separate Processes
for the Desktop and Explorer

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer]

as i dont really get it to be honest! but it is the C:/Windows folder that i
need to stop starting up

Go to Start > Run > Regedit and find the above string value.

 

[Guest]

could you exlain the following a bit clearer: Create Separate Processes
for the Desktop and Explorer

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer]

as i dont really get it to be honest! but it is the C:/Windows folder that i
need to stop starting up

cheers for help

Hi,

How do I stop the Windows folder from opening everytime I start the
computer? cant see anything under the startup tab in msconfig that's causing
this so any help much appreciated. got windows xp

Rob

I'm not quite sure if you mean the C:\WINDOWS folder or the
C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder (which can also happen).

If the former, try this:

Create Separate Processes for the Desktop and Explorer

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer]

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called
'DesktopProcess' and edit the value according to (1 = Separate Process, 0 =
Default)

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the
change to take effect.

If it's the System32 folder, see here:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Scroll down to 260 at right: "System32 folder opens upon boot".

If you meant the My Documents folder, scroll down toward the bottom:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_mydocs.htm

 

[Guest]

cheers for your help but still happening even with the new DWORD file. just
have to keep closing the folder, its only one click aint it!!

could you exlain the following a bit clearer: Create Separate Processes
for the Desktop and Explorer

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer]

as i dont really get it to be honest! but it is the C:/Windows folder that i
need to stop starting up

Go to Start > Run > Regedit and find the above string value.

 

[Iceman]

cheers for your help but still happening even with the new DWORD file. just
have to keep closing the folder, its only one click aint it!!

You could also scan for malware/spyware. Critters like that can cause much
errant behaviour.

Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Note that Ad-Aware and Spybot-S&D will each catch some things the other
won't. Also, each needs to be updated with the program's update function
before every use, even when just downloaded. There's also a lot more to do
than just those two programs. CWShredder is also available here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/cwshredder.zip

Alternative download pages for Ad-Aware, Spybot, HijackThis and CWShredder
may be found on this page:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.