Sys32 folder auto launching

[Guest]

Greetings,
I am using XP home edition (came with my Presario) and at start up my
system32 folder has begun auto launching. A friend told me that this could
indicated the my computer has been accessed from the outside. I am using SBC
DSL for my ISP for what that my indicate. Any assistance would be much
appreciated.

 

[Lester Stiefel]

Greetings,
I am using XP home edition (came with my Presario) and at start up my
system32 folder has begun auto launching. A friend told me that this could
indicated the my computer has been accessed from the outside. I am using SBC
DSL for my ISP for what that my indicate. Any assistance would be much
appreciated.

Check in both the Start menu startup list for an entry to
my computer. If there is one there eliminate it as it
possibly the the culprit. Also under folder properties,
check and see if it has an open to designated. other than
that the registry may have an entry in it to launch the folder.

If your DSL has a custom install CD, a procedure on it
could have instructed the system32 folder to open. I do not
use the ISP CDs for that reason. The DSL modems can be
configured separately If they an "auto-logon " modem. You'll
be able to tell if it supports this by the front panel. you
will have a separate light for "Internet" (aka PPPoE).
Most ISPs use a default IP to access that feature. Sometimes
in the 192 series, but can vary with differing providers.

Contact SBC DSL and have them send a sheet on how to
manually set up their modem. Model/manufacture of modem is
required. Once the 'autologon' modem is set up, you use the
access software as a frisby.

 

[Nepatsfan]

Greetings,
I am using XP home edition (came with my Presario) and at
start up my system32 folder has begun auto launching. A
friend told me that this could indicated the my computer has
been accessed from the outside. I am using SBC DSL for my
ISP for what that my indicate. Any assistance would be much
appreciated. --
Thx,
Jeff

Go to this web site and download and run the script from line
260, right hand side, System32 Folder Opens Upon Boot:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

If you want more info on this problem, look at these articles:

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows XP, Windows
2000, or Windows NT 4.0
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

Why does my System32 folder open when I log in?
http://ask-leo.com/why_does_my_system32_folder_open_when_i_log_in.html

While this type of behavior isn't a sure sign that you have a
virus, it wouldn't hurt to run a scan with your AV program. You
might also want to visit some of the online scanners listed
here:

Run both the AntiVirus and the AntiSpyware scan on this site:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Click on the "Scan your PC button" while holding down the CTRL
key (to override any popup stoppers):
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

McAfee FreeScan
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?WWW_URL=www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings,
I am using XP home edition (came with my Presario) and at start up my
system32 folder has begun auto launching. A friend told me that this could
indicated the my computer has been accessed from the outside. I am using SBC
DSL for my ISP for what that my indicate. Any assistance would be much
appreciated.

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


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Bruce Chambers

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