Why is system32 folder opening on startup?

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Case 1. Entry exists anomalies in the registry

If you use Registry Editor incorrectly or third-party software modifies the registry mistakenly/accidentaly, this issue could occur.

Check this out; http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;170086

Case 2. Any device drivers for third-party PCI cards behaves badly, or a device driver for an audio sound card shipped with Dell computer causes the issue.

You may identify this by uninstalling possible driver or PCI expansion card/s. If the issue corresponds to the case 2, try finding a driver update from Dell or the vendor.

Hope this helps.

Sorry I cannot use the re-edit button. Maybe it's because my computer's security configuration.

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Case 1. Entry exists anomalies in the registry

If you use Registry Editor incorrectly or third-party software modifies the registry accidentally, this issue could occur.

Check this out; http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;170086

Case 2. Any device drivers for third-party PCI cards behave badly, or a device driver for an audio sound card shipped with Dell computer causes the issue.

You may identify this by uninstalling possible driver or PCI expansion card/s. If the issue corresponds to the case 2, try finding a driver update from Dell or the vendor.

Hope this helps.

Older version of Netscape used to cause a problem just like that. Might want to check for fixes on google.com or somewhere relating to Netscape and the System32 window opening on start up -- assuming you had or have Netscape installed on that PC

Message Edited by regloff on 08-22-2004 10:29 AM