Re: win32 directory opens automatically on startup

louise04f wrote:


"Phil" wrote:


win32 directory opens automatically on startup
I have checked the \startup\programs\startup folder for anything unusual + no virus.
Has anyone had experience of this?

You should scan the newsgroup messages first before posting. Been quite a few messages about this with the same answer.

Download and run the edit at Kelly's site
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 260: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

See the top of the page for info on running the edit.

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q170086

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