first check in MSCONFIG in the startup tab to see if it's listed and what the path is to the program....if it's not part of something you installed already, then go to www.lavasoftusa.com and download, install, and run the free ad-aware program there to see if it's a parasite/spyware that can be removed.

If it's something that leads to a program you have installed and recognize, try reinstalling that program in case there is something wrong with that particular file.

Then check your virus program to make sure it's up to date and check for viruses...some will disable your virus program behind your back so you might have to go to www.symantec.com or one of the other virus program sites to run their free on-line scans.

I've run a google search on that file name and nothing comes up so we're in the dark on that unless somebody here recognizes it.

TONI