System32 folder pops-up on windows start-up?

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Akira

Recently I have a problem with my computer which runs on Windows XP Home,
I'd like someone here to help me. Each time windows start, the
c:\windows\system32 folder pops-up, Is there a way to stop this folder from
displaying ?

Thanks in advance.
Marks
 
Hi,

In addition to Kelly's suggestions, there have recently been a number of
cases of installed trojans and spyware causing this issue. If her methods
don't fix it (and she's good, they usually do), 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
 
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