Windows XP Problem at Start Up

[Todd]

Hi,

Can someone help? When my Windows XP starts up it
automatically opens of up a file called
c:\windows\system32. It is the most annoying thing. How
do I get it to stop opening up when I turn on my
computer. Is there a virus or something that makes it to
that? I've scanned with Norton Etc and have no viruses.

Please help.
Thanks!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

"This behavior can occur if a null, incomplete, or damaged entry exists in the registry".

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

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down
to Item No. 260. In the right column, click on "System32 Folder Opens
Upon Boot". Download this repair file and then run the repair.

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Hi,
|
| Can someone help? When my Windows XP starts up it
| automatically opens of up a file called
| c:\windows\system32. It is the most annoying thing. How
| do I get it to stop opening up when I turn on my
| computer. Is there a virus or something that makes it to
| that? I've scanned with Norton Etc and have no viruses.
|
| Please help.
| Thanks!