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Startup problem

Dec 9, 2003 8:07AM PST

Hey. I have a small problem with my startup. When I start (or restart) winXP the system 32 folder is loading automatically. Like it is set to launch at startup. The problem is that I can't find where it's set to launch at startup. I did delete a few programs that came with this computer. It's a new computer, and came with a few unnecessary advertisements that were set to launch at startup. I removed them, and now I'm getting the system 32 folder. How can I disable it so it doesn't launch at startup?

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Re:Startup problem
Dec 9, 2003 8:39AM PST
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Re:Startup problem
Dec 9, 2003 10:40AM PST

Kevin123, Kelly has a fix at line 260, right side of page: "system32 folder opens upon boot".

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

"To use the VBS Files: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may want to right click and use Save Target As). Double
click the vbs file. You will be prompted when the script is done".

HTH
Larry

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Re:Startup problem
Dec 10, 2003 4:03PM PST

Pardon me, but what is it like for the System32 folder to run automatically at startup ?