Re: System 32 on start up

From: Bruce Chambers (bchambers_at_nospamcableone.net)
Date: 03/04/04


Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 19:30:14 -0700

Greetings --

   This can be caused by a blank entry, such as can be left behind by
an incomplete program removal, in the
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and/or
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys. It can also
be caused by an entry in these same keys that starts with a " / ."

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;170086

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310560

Bruce Chambers

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"Steve" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:66a201c4016b$b9aabf40$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>I use Miscrosft XP professional version 5.1 on my home PC
> but on start up the PC opens up the system 32 directory
> showing all the system files.  The PC also repeatedly
> tries to access the internet so I have to uncheck th e
> automatic connection box.
> Any ideas.
>
> PS I run NAV as my antivital software and have automatic
> updates.
> 


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