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can not find program in registry

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by coyne_n

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when i boot up my computer i always get two desktop dialog error messages, one says can load/run program cant find. and the second says program does not exist in registry. I can't get rid of these messages and i don't know what programs they are refering to. thanks

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by wim

These programs are probably in start--> programs --> startup folder, or in the HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run key in the registry.

by shasca

Try some of the easy stuff first. Disk cleanup empty temp folder. Look in the startup folder for shortcuts to programs that aren't needed to run at startup. Scan for Viruses, and use a Spyware removal utility to scan for spyware/dataminer activity. If you still have problems try start/run type cmd then type in sfc /scannow and repair windows system files. Last resort do a system restore to before problem started.

by oz_media

I don't know what OS you are using but if it is Win98 you can type msconfig at the RUN command and it will open up a config folder with your startup items in it. Scroll down the list and uncheck anything that you don't want to run at startup.

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