Re: File Pops Up upon windows start - how to stop ??

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From: Websurferdude (athanasian_creed(NOSPAM)_at_(NOSPAM)hotmail.com)
Date: 01/15/05 

Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 12:44:06 -0500

Wes,

Yes i read the article and checked the registry under those keys mentioned -
there is nothing there that shouldn't be there (programs to open upon start)

I did notice that the offending folder is mentioned in the startup under
msconfig BUT it is unchecked. I then went into the folder and deleted the
program file from within (WinDVD Mgr.) Hopefully that will solve the
problem - i will keep you informed.

Thanks for your persistence in finding a solution.

Ray

Wesley Vogel wrote:
> Ray,
>
> I know what folder opens, I read your post.
>
> Did you read through KB170086?
>
> Substitute Program Files\Common\bin for System32 when reading the
> article.
>
> What entries *are* in the following keys on your machine?
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>

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