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RE: System 32 folder opens during start up
From: "Alexander Suhovey" <asuhovey () mtu-net ru>
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 23:07:41 +0300
Dana, Use built-in msconfig.exe utility or download Autoruns from sysinternals.com. Use these to see what you have in startup places. First place to take a look at is following registry keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run If nothing catches the eye you can try disable startup items in startup folders and in abovementioned registry keys one by one until folder stops appearing. Just be careful with that and make sure you understand what you are disabling so you don't mess with some critical system process of service. P.S. In case you have Windows 2000 - it does not have msconfig.exe. You can however copy one from XP box and it will work. --Al
-----Original Message----- From: DMORROW5 () satx rr com [mailto:DMORROW5 () satx rr com] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:24 PM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: System 32 folder opens during start up I'm drawing a blank... One of the computers that I maintain is giving me a headache. It's a personal computer, and every-time it boots up, the system32 directory folder opens up. I've looked in startup folders for all users, and a few other things, but cannot find the reason. Any thoughts to turn this off? I suspect it may be in the registry, but I'm not definitely sure. regards, Dana -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The Norwich University program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Tailor your education to your own professional goals with degree customizations including Emergency Management, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Emergency Response Teams, and Digital Investigations. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -
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Current thread:
- System 32 folder opens during start up DMORROW5 (Mar 09)
- Re: System 32 folder opens during start up Michael Cecil (Mar 10)
- RE: System 32 folder opens during start up David Gillett (Mar 10)
- Re: System 32 folder opens during start up Scott Hendrickson (Mar 10)
- Re: System 32 folder opens during start up James Fryman (Mar 10)
- RE: System 32 folder opens during start up Alexander Suhovey (Mar 10)
- Re: System 32 folder opens during start up Jon Gucinski (Mar 13)
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- Re: System 32 folder opens during start up jfvanmeter (Mar 10)
- RE: System 32 folder opens during start up Navroz Shariff (Mar 10)
- Re: System 32 folder opens during start up tylermullican (Mar 10)
- RE: System 32 folder opens during start up Mike Fetherston (Mar 10)
- RE: System 32 folder opens during start up Chinnery, Paul (Mar 10)
- RE: System 32 folder opens during start up Joe Quigley (Mar 10)
- Re: System 32 folder opens during start up noemail (Mar 10)
- Re: System 32 folder opens during start up tonyhiggins (Mar 10)
- RE: System 32 folder opens during start up TaylorSC (Mar 10)
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