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ewan1973

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August 22nd, 2004 11:00

Why is system32 folder opening on startup?

On my new dimension 8400 running XP home, the system32 folder opens on startup.

How do I stop this from happening?

Is it something to do eith msconfig?

Thanks

Ewan

  • kippy50

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    Posted August 22nd, 2004 11:00

  • F_Kawashima

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    Posted August 22nd, 2004 12:00

    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.
  • F_Kawashima

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    Posted August 22nd, 2004 12:00

    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.
  • regloff

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    Posted August 22nd, 2004 13:00

    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