C:\windows folder appears.. (W98)

[gfisher]

hi, got a prob.

C:\windows folder appears everytime I start the computer, when coming in to desktop.. what can have caused that in TM? I can't get it away.. =(

Edited from 3-27-04

[gfisher]

Gernot
(Associate)
03/29/04 06:35
62.134.80.26



Have you recently installed any new software? Maybe anything new is now sitting in your startup list you're not aware of yet. I had the same issue after installing the software of my external soundcard.

Edited from 3-29-04

[gfisher]

Raghu_Boddu
(Member)
04/02/04 03:46
202.63.96.140
Re: C:\windows folder appears.. (W98) [re: Gernot]



SYMPTOMS:
After you start your computer normally or in safe mode, Windows Explorer may start and display the contents of the root folder or the Windows folder.

CAUSE:

This behavior can occur if you are running Internet Explorer version 5.0 and the Windows Explorer DesktopProcess registry key is set.

RESOLUTION:

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.


To resolve this issue, delete the DesktopProcess value from the following registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer

This article is published by Microsoft in Q228502.

Raghu Boddu,
Microsoft India Community Star.


Edited from 4-02-04'

[report_2]

Where are you going with this?

[gfisher]

Simply editing an old post as requested by a user.

[report_2]

Can you provide a link to the referenced thread for clarity?

[gfisher]

The thread has been removed along with the users identity at the users request.

The thread was then reposted here without the users identity.

That's all there is to it.