System32 folder automatically opens

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dglick1949 \(remove this\)

This has started happening on my laptop. I see S has the
same problem. Coincidence???
 
Hi,

Please see:

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

Also, start/run msconfig, and see if there is a line that loads /L:ENG. If
so, disable it. It comes from a SoundBlaster Audigy driver, but should not
affect that hardware. You can also repair the registry entry if you like by
removing the leading space in the string that loads it.

However, it can also be caused by other incorrectly built registry strings.
Could you please export and post the contents of these keys in the registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

To do this, start/run regedit, expand the branches to each key (do this one
at a time). Click on the key, then on file/export. Give it any name, then
save to the desktop. Once you have saved both keys, close the registry
editor. Right-click one of the saved files on the desktop, choose edit, it
should open in notepad. Click edit/select all/edit/copy. Open a response to
this post and click in the message text area. Hit ctrl+v to paste the
contents. Repeat for the other saved key, then send the post for
examination.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone



"dglick1949 (remove this) @hotmail.com"
 
Hi there,

This patch to fix the problem, download from here:

http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/regs_edits/xp_system32opens.vbs

Courtesy: Kelly Theriot MVP

HTH
_____________________

Venkatesh [MCSD][CCNA]
_____________________
 
Thank,, but error message: script cannot repair,
expected registry entry not found. Next step?

-----Original Message-----

Hi there,

This patch to fix the problem, download from here:

http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/regs_edits/xp_system32opens.vbs

Courtesy: Kelly Theriot MVP

HTH
_____________________

Venkatesh [MCSD][CCNA]
_____________________
-----Original Message-----
This has started happening on my laptop. I see S has the
same problem. Coincidence???
.
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Give this a Try. Compliments of Frank Whitman.
Using Regedit, change the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENT VERSION\WINLOGON
Change USERINIT from
C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe to
C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,


"dglick1949 (remove this) @hotmail.com"
Thank,, but error message: script cannot repair,
expected registry entry not found. Next step?

-----Original Message-----

Hi there,

This patch to fix the problem, download from here:

http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/regs_edits/xp_system32opens.vbs

Courtesy: Kelly Theriot MVP

HTH
_____________________

Venkatesh [MCSD][CCNA]
_____________________
-----Original Message-----
This has started happening on my laptop. I see S has the
same problem. Coincidence???
.
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If you have a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card, see:
www.kellys-korner.com/xp_tweaks.htm, Line 260
System32 Folder Opens Upon Boot

Otherwise, see:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=170086
System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
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Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

dglick1949 (remove this) @hotmail.com said:
Thank,, but error message: script cannot repair,
expected registry entry not found. Next step?

-----Original Message-----

Hi there,

This patch to fix the problem, download from here:

http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/regs_edits/xp_system32opens.vbs

Courtesy: Kelly Theriot MVP

HTH
_____________________

Venkatesh [MCSD][CCNA]
_____________________
-----Original Message-----
This has started happening on my laptop. I see S has the
same problem. Coincidence???
.
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Actually, Rich, the USERINIT issue causes My Documents to open.

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

Rich Barry said:
Give this a Try. Compliments of Frank Whitman.
Using Regedit, change the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENT VERSION\WINLOGON
Change USERINIT from
C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe to
C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,


"dglick1949 (remove this) @hotmail.com"
Thank,, but error message: script cannot repair,
expected registry entry not found. Next step?

-----Original Message-----

Hi there,

This patch to fix the problem, download from here:

http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/regs_edits/xp_system32opens.vbs

Courtesy: Kelly Theriot MVP

HTH
_____________________

Venkatesh [MCSD][CCNA]
_____________________

-----Original Message-----
This has started happening on my laptop. I see S has the
same problem. Coincidence???
.

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----- dglick1949 (remove this) @hotmail.com wrote: ----

This has started happening on my laptop. I see S has the
same problem. Coincidence??
 
Problem resolved, Thanks!!!

Rich Barry said:
Give this a Try. Compliments of Frank Whitman.
Using Regedit, change the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENT VERSION\WINLOGON
Change USERINIT from
C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe to
C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,


"dglick1949 (remove this) @hotmail.com"

My key looked like this "C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,userinit.exe,"

I removed the second userinit.exe and the problem was resolved, Thanks Again!!

OhioTech
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