Disable Folder at Startup

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Don

With Win XP, I am getting a "Program" folder that is being
displayed in full open mode (on top of Desktop) at boot
and restart. While the folder is empty, I can not get rid
of it. I can close the folder, but returns at
reboot/restart.

How can I disable/delete this folder from the boot
sequence?
 
Which folder and have you run a virus scan. If not, do so and be sure your
virus definitions are up to date before running the scan.

If this is a recent issue and the scan is negative, try using System Restore
to take you back to a time prior to when the issue began. Start\All
Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
 
Hi Don,

Check your root directory for a folder called Programs. Actually you should
have received a prompt to rename it if an older type of program tried to
install/place it there. More info here, however it pertains to 9x systems.
http://pages.infinit.net/mrobich/program_folder.html

These checkpoints are to track down most 'any' type of folder opening during
boot in XP:

Go to Start/Run: Type in control folders. The go to View/Uncheck Restore
previous folder windows at logon.

Create Separate Processes for the Desktop and Explorer

Separate Process for the Desktop and Explorer (Line 62)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Second Checkpoint:

Go to Start/Run and type in: msinfo32 From there navigate to Software
Environment, Startup Programs. The Command column will show you the exact
command line used.

You are looking for a listing that uses a long file name/path with spaces in
it, that is not enclosed in quotes. If found that is the culprit. Go to
Start/Run/msconfig/Startup.

If this is the case go to Start/Run/Regedit:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Look here for the program/folder in question. If listed, double click the
entry and put the full path name in quotes. And Verify that all the values
in these keys do not contain any incorrect, incomplete, or null entries
(such as "").

System32 line 260
My Documents line 255
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Third Checkpoint

Boot into Safe Mode (Start/Run/msconfig/Boot.ini/SafeBoot). If the folder
in question doesn't appear go to Start/Run/msconfig/Startup and remove all
of the checks.

Then go to the Services Tab and check off Hide All Microsoft Services, then
uncheck what is listed. Reboot. If the folder does not appear upon boot,
reinable each program at a time until the issue reappears. At this point
you should find the culprit.

Good luck!

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Don said:
With Win XP, I am getting a "Program" folder that is being
displayed in full open mode (on top of Desktop) at boot
and restart. While the folder is empty, I can not get rid
of it. I can close the folder, but returns at
reboot/restart.

How can I disable/delete this folder from the boot
sequence? listen if it is a program file and there is nothing in it dont
Click to expand...
delete it ok some files dont show anything but there is a reason just like
com plus it is empty but it hides your windows when you open programs on the
side it will ask do you want two hide these programs ok the com plus folder
is empty but yet it will hide things for you ok so never delete a program
unless you no it is not Microsoft are you will have more problems ok but if
it is not a microsoft program and just a download program go into safe mode
ok and delete it then empty the BIN then come out of safe mode ok
 
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