Spurious startup activity

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BobO''''''''B

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After a recent update, I now find that the Norton Systwmworks folder opens on
a 'Shutdown/Reboot'!

There is no reference to this folder in any of the Start Menu->Startup
folders and, for lack of experience, I can't see anything in SYSTEM.INI,
WIN.INI, BOOT.INI or STARTUP (when I run msconfig) that would give me a hint.
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Re: Spurious startup activity

Look for either sysdoc32.exe or acctmgr.exe

In the meantime: Click Start, Run and enter MSINFO32.EXE Go to Software
Environment, Startup Programs. The Command column will show you the exact
command line used. If you see one that uses a long file name/path with
spaces in it, and its not enclosed in quotes, you've found the culprit.

Added info: Disable Unnecessary Programs at Startup

Start/Run/Regedit. Right Click/Delete unnecessary programs listed here:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

AutoRuns - Shows what programs are configured to run during system boot up
or login. Includes items in startup folders, win.ini, and 14 registry keys.
http://www.mchorse.com/autoruns.zip

For a detailed list of all installed software:
http://www.belarc.com/Download.html


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"BobO''''''''B" <BobOB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5C00B0EC-6250-4833-BFBA-070710E8F41F@microsoft.com...
> After a recent update, I now find that the Norton Systwmworks folder opens
> on
> a 'Shutdown/Reboot'!
>
> There is no reference to this folder in any of the Start Menu->Startup
> folders and, for lack of experience, I can't see anything in SYSTEM.INI,
> WIN.INI, BOOT.INI or STARTUP (when I run msconfig) that would give me a
> hint.
> --
> BobO''''''''B
 
Re: Spurious startup activity

Hi Kelly,
D-U-H me!
I noticed the folder was empty (I'd upgraded to Norton's SystemWorks and
that process must have removed all files in that folder) , deleted it, ran a
Registry Optimiser program and, viola, it no longer displayed at start up.

However, I do like MSINFO32.EXE better that MSCONFIG.EXE - thank you for
that tool.

Thanks again and when I can beat the system, I'll give a positive post.

BobO'B
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"Kelly" wrote:

> Look for either sysdoc32.exe or acctmgr.exe
>
> In the meantime: Click Start, Run and enter MSINFO32.EXE Go to Software
> Environment, Startup Programs. The Command column will show you the exact
> command line used. If you see one that uses a long file name/path with
> spaces in it, and its not enclosed in quotes, you've found the culprit.
>
> Added info: Disable Unnecessary Programs at Startup
>
> Start/Run/Regedit. Right Click/Delete unnecessary programs listed here:
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
> AutoRuns - Shows what programs are configured to run during system boot up
> or login. Includes items in startup folders, win.ini, and 14 registry keys.
> http://www.mchorse.com/autoruns.zip
>
> For a detailed list of all installed software:
> http://www.belarc.com/Download.html
>
>
> --
>
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
> SupportSpace
> www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner
>
> "BobO''''''''B" <BobOB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5C00B0EC-6250-4833-BFBA-070710E8F41F@microsoft.com...
> > After a recent update, I now find that the Norton Systwmworks folder opens
> > on
> > a 'Shutdown/Reboot'!
> >
> > There is no reference to this folder in any of the Start Menu->Startup
> > folders and, for lack of experience, I can't see anything in SYSTEM.INI,
> > WIN.INI, BOOT.INI or STARTUP (when I run msconfig) that would give me a
> > hint.
> > --
> > BobO''''''''B

>
>
 
Re: Spurious startup activity

Most welcome and thanks for the update/feedback. :o)

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

SupportSpace
www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner

"BobO''''''''B" <BobOB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:55C6C0FF-773A-4A7F-9660-E52FF4F8C77A@microsoft.com...
> Hi Kelly,
> D-U-H me!
> I noticed the folder was empty (I'd upgraded to Norton's SystemWorks and
> that process must have removed all files in that folder) , deleted it, ran
> a
> Registry Optimiser program and, viola, it no longer displayed at start up.
>
> However, I do like MSINFO32.EXE better that MSCONFIG.EXE - thank you for
> that tool.
>
> Thanks again and when I can beat the system, I'll give a positive post.
>
> BobO'B
> --
> BobO'B
>
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
>> Look for either sysdoc32.exe or acctmgr.exe
>>
>> In the meantime: Click Start, Run and enter MSINFO32.EXE Go to Software
>> Environment, Startup Programs. The Command column will show you the exact
>> command line used. If you see one that uses a long file name/path with
>> spaces in it, and its not enclosed in quotes, you've found the culprit.
>>
>> Added info: Disable Unnecessary Programs at Startup
>>
>> Start/Run/Regedit. Right Click/Delete unnecessary programs listed here:
>> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>>
>> AutoRuns - Shows what programs are configured to run during system boot
>> up
>> or login. Includes items in startup folders, win.ini, and 14 registry
>> keys.
>> http://www.mchorse.com/autoruns.zip
>>
>> For a detailed list of all installed software:
>> http://www.belarc.com/Download.html
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>> SupportSpace
>> www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner
>>
>> "BobO''''''''B" <BobOB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:5C00B0EC-6250-4833-BFBA-070710E8F41F@microsoft.com...
>> > After a recent update, I now find that the Norton Systwmworks folder
>> > opens
>> > on
>> > a 'Shutdown/Reboot'!
>> >
>> > There is no reference to this folder in any of the Start Menu->Startup
>> > folders and, for lack of experience, I can't see anything in
>> > SYSTEM.INI,
>> > WIN.INI, BOOT.INI or STARTUP (when I run msconfig) that would give me a
>> > hint.
>> > --
>> > BobO''''''''B

>>
>>
 
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