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Windows XP folder opens after login

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by l.gulyban

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I have a friend running Windows XP Pro and after logging in he gets a folder that opens up called System32 in the middle of the screen. I had him check c:\documents and settings\all users\startmenu\programs\startup and there is no indication of a system32 folder in the startup. What else could cause this? Is there another location to check on his pc?

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by yetanotheradmin

Try also C:\Documents and Settings\username\startmenu\programs\startup which may not be there. Also a couple of registry keys to LOOK at..

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

If its in there then the chances are you have or had the Sasser worm. Visit Microsofts web site for removal instructions. (Do this anyway if you haven't already, prevention is better than cure).

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