system32 on startup

[hockeyrino]

i couldn't find anything in search and i'm pretty sure it's an easy fix. When i restart or turn on my computer and log on, a window named system32 pops up and i have to close it out. here's my question, is there way to stop it from popping up at log on.
Thanks,
hockeyrino

 

[PseudoEvolution]

What does the window say? Error messages?

Like the firewall problem you posted, this is probably a problem with your registry again. Take more care of your registry and do frequent virus scans and backups.

 

[joxley1990]

There may be something dodgy in your startup items, go to Start>Run>msconfig>startup tab and look to see if there is anything you dont reconise in there.

 

[hockeyrino]

it's not exactly an error message. It is more like a window such as my documents, but it is called system32 and is part of the windows folder in the hard drive.

Edit: in the startup tab there was some programs running from this folder but not the folder itself. so it didn't work.?.?.? any other suggestions.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Is this folder in the Startup folder in Start > All Programs? If so, just delete the thing.

Have you done a nice virus scan lately?

 

[hockeyrino]

yes i have done a virus scan, and nothing came up...i don't think i want to delete the folder because it is part of >the windows file. For example: this is how i get there (please let me know if you have it there, so i don't delete something i need)

My Computer>Local Disk>WINDOWS>system32

please tell me if you do have it, i would assume everyone that runs XP would have it, but what do i know.
Thanks again.
hockeyrino

 

[borat_sagdiyev]

no, dont delete it as it is part of windows.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Yea, don't delete that folder in Windows > System.
I was saying if it appears in the startup folder in your programs menu (click start button > All Programs), delete the "shortcut" in that folder.

 

[hockeyrino]

oh ok, yea that worked....sorry for the confusion and thanks for the help...