Re: Explorer opens on startup

Grover wrote:
Suddenly, and without explanation, Explorer opens on startup, pointing
at \WINDOWS\system32

I've looked in the startup programs (via Spybot), and it's no on the
list to run; where else could it be, and how do I get rid of it?

Thanks!

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;170086
MVP Kelly Theriot's site, line 260 on the right-hand side - http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


Malke
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