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    XP opening folder at startup.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zoopzoop, Mar 3, 2008.

  1. zoopzoop

    zoopzoop Notebook Consultant

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    How do i stop xp from opening a folder at start-up, my laptop has started doing this all of sudden?
     
    zoopzoop, Mar 3, 2008
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  2. Lawrence

    Lawrence Notebook Evangelist

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    open your windows xp in safe mode then... Check
    your startup folder (Start Menu > programs >...)
    If there is any suspicious program...

    2nd, open msconfig.exe, and check if there's any program
    opening the folder (startup tab).

    Third, open the registry goto "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"

    Some viruses invades your computer by using this registry...

    If you're a beginner, just boot at safe mode and scan your pc
    via any anti-virus. I normally scan my pc using the old mcafee DOS engine
    manually using updated DAT files. but you can do it using any anti-virus
    such as AVG. my windows vista machine, using AVG+Vista is great.
     
    Lawrence, Mar 3, 2008
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  3. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Budding, Mar 3, 2008
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