Re: Missing Autoexec.nt file

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From: FGarvin (FGarvin_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/24/04 

Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 10:35:04 -0700

I have the same issue on a corporate network. What is causing this? I have
searched the registry for autoexec.nt and not found anything, and have also
looked for login scripts that may delete it. Any Clues?

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>
> "Renee" <Renee@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8010C0DA-8ECE-42B2-B2B3-E32DA208D3B5@microsoft.com...
> > I have a WIN2k Pro machine in which the Autoexec.nt file keeps
> "disappearing"
> > on. I have checked for viruses/definitions are current and scan comes up
> > clean. I have Run Spybot S&D as well as Spyware guide's scan. I have also
> > checked the run key within the registry under both current user and local
> > machine.
> >
> > If I follow the KB article I found and expand the file back into the
> proper
> > directory. The dos accounting app runs fine.. until the pc is restarted or
> > shut down and started again. The autoexec.nt file is just gone. Any ideas?
>
> Create a special account, then use it to seize ownershipt of the
> file under NTFS, and to give nothing but read-access to anyone
> else. This will prevent the file from being deleted.
>
> Alternatively you could create a copy of the file, then use the
> logon process to restore the missing original.
>
>
>

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