Windows XP Home always display System 32 folder on startup

[Guest]

On starting up Win XP Home, it always displays the System32 folder. This has
to be closed before you can then open any other application. What do I need
to change so this does not happen.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/170086/en-us

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Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
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| On starting up Win XP Home, it always displays the System32 folder. This has
| to be closed before you can then open any other application. What do I need
| to change so this does not happen.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

If you have a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card, see:

Tip 260: System32 Folder Opens Upon Boot
www.kellys-korner.com/xp_tweaks.htm

If not, see:
System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=170086

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


On starting up Win XP Home, it always displays the System32 folder. This
has
to be closed before you can then open any other application. What do I need
to change so this does not happen.

 

[Guest]

Hi,

I am having this problem.
I have entered registry to have a look for incomplete strings in the advised
keys. I have to be honest it is all very technical but would this cause a
problem:
there is something i am not sure if it should be deleted. It is:
name= default
type= REG_SZ
data= (value not set)

does this sound like it could be causing the problem?

 

[Patrick Keenan]

Hi,

I am having this problem.
I have entered registry to have a look for incomplete strings in the
advised
keys. I have to be honest it is all very technical but would this cause a
problem:
there is something i am not sure if it should be deleted. It is:
name= default
type= REG_SZ
data= (value not set)

does this sound like it could be causing the problem?

No, that's a default, "template" entry. It is harmless, and is intended to
be exactly where it is.

You can't delete it, and even if it looks like you do, it'll be right back.

HTH
-pk

If you have a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card, see:

Tip 260: System32 Folder Opens Upon Boot
www.kellys-korner.com/xp_tweaks.htm

If not, see:
System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=170086

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


On starting up Win XP Home, it always displays the System32 folder. This
has
to be closed before you can then open any other application. What do I
need
to change so this does not happen.

 

[Guest]

Hi Patrick thanks for your reply. Glad you said that because I was going to
delete it. I have just set up a string with all the details. I will paste
them below so you can have a look to see if you think there are any
suspicious items.

OK so I have a folder of system 32 opening every time I start windows. I have
read many web pages like:

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

For an automated Edit go here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

I have found something which looks dodgy. What do you think?

Name= SoundMan
Type= REG_VZ
Data= SOUNDMAN.EXE

There is no C;\...
so no address and it just looks odd with capitals.

Also,
There are two in the other key. Have a look:

Name= CU1
Type= REG_SZ
Data=

The other is identical but name is CU2.
BOTH HAVE NO DATA. I should delete these I am thinking.

What are your thoughts Patrick? Do I need to reinstall XP or is there a
simpler solution? I.e. delete those items mentions above.

Thanks for help

 

[Guest]

Patrick dont worry problem solved. Another chap told me to delete the items
mentioned earlier which I did and the problem has been solved. Fantastic!!
Cheers for help mate