Folder opens on startup

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From: Rita Goldberg (ritagoldberg_at_stlawu.edu)
Date: 09/15/04


Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:00:58 +0200

When I start up Windows 2000, the WINNT\System 32 folders opens
automatically and stays open until I close it. I've checked the startup
options, and this folder is not listed. Is Windows telling me something? If
so, what? And, if not, how can I keep the folder from opening?

Thanks for any help.

Rita



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