c:\windows\system32 window

[Vonner]

I am getting a C:\windows\system32 window that opens automatically whenever I restart windows. Anyone have any ideas as to why that might happen?

I am running Windows XP Pro SP 1.

Thanks.

[ESALADUANE]

See if this Knowledge Base Article from Microsoft is helpful.

"System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=170086


If that doesn't take care of the problem and especially if you're using a Dell computer try this:

Open the MSCONFIG utility (Start/Run type in MSCONFIG click OK) and deselect (uncheck) the /L:ENG entry from
the STARTUP tab, click Apply, click OK and restart your computer.

[Vonner]

I am using a Dell, and that /L:ENG is in the STARTUP section of the MSCONFIG. However, I looked at the article you linked to and one of the regiestry entries that it says to check has the /L:ENG as it's value. Will that be a problem?

The entry is this:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run

SB Audigy 2 Startup Menu

Thanks for the help.

[ESALADUANE]

I'm not sure. I would uncheck /L:ENG in msconfig. If there's a problem with your sound card, then put the check back and look for another solution (call Dell?). Every time I've heard of this problem, the user had a Dell.

[Vonner]

Interesting. I unchecked the /L:ENG in the MSCONFIG, applied, restarted, and the window didn't come up.

I left the registry setting as it was.

I haven't noticed any problems yet with the sound card. I also, have an email into Dell about it. I waited on hold way to long when I called.

Thanks for the advice to a fellow Minnesota'n.

[ESALADUANE]

Glad you got it, and welcome to the forum.

[billsr]

I too have a Dell with an Audigy soundcard. I had the same problem shortly after I set up the computer a couple of months ago. I unchecked the L:/ENG in msconfig and have not had a problem since and the soundcard works fine. Yours should also.