Why does my System32 folder open when I log in?

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I recently had the same problem when booting up my new Dell Dimension 8300. The System 32 folder opened every time and for every user on the computer at start up. I asked Dell Support about this issue and this is the answer I received:
Uncheck /l:eng in the startup list:
1. Click Start, Run
2. Type "msconfig"
3. Click on the startup tab
4. Uncheck /l:eng
5. Click Apply, Close, Restart.

This is added to startup by changes made to the settings in the
SB Audigy 2 Card software.

It did solve the issue. Hope this information helps someone in the future.

Regards, Brady

Very interesting.

I have exact the same problem with a brandnew Dell Computer which has Audigy 2 Card.

I´ve found also this registry entry /l:ger

(ger for german language)

as i´m in the office now and the prob. is with my home pc, I´ll try tonight the above tip, should help.

Thx.

I also have a brand new dell Dimension.. Tnx guys!

Each time I try to shut down, I get the message wapisvsu.exe not responding. How do I set right this error. I also get an error message which says launch not responding. Please help.

Rita

Wapisvsu.exe is malware/spyware. You need to run something like spybot or ad-aware and remove spyware from your system. Links to both are on my recommendations page: http://pugetsoundsoftware.com/recommend.html#security

Good luck!

This definitely seems to be a Dell problem. I recently purchased a new Dimension 4600 with the Audigy 2 sound card and yep, the System32 folder keeps popping up on boot. The weird thing is that if I revert to the original system restore point, it will go for a number of days without happening - but always comes back eventually. I'm gonna try to resolve it once and for all with Brady's advice - so a big thankyou there!

I have a Gateway and have started having the same problem. Any other ideas? These did not work. Also, How can I get the system to skip the windows login screen?

I have a new Dell and I keep getting the system32 folder on startup. I have tried every fix I can find on the Internet and none of them work - it still pops up. I do not have an audigy2 card and cannot find any /l:ger or /l:eng. I also have startup organizer installed and it says everything is OK. Help, this is driving me crazy.

What does msconfig say is configured to auto-start? (Or even better, what does autoruns say?) Both are discussed here: http://ask-leo.com/archives/000025.html

I have looked through msconfig and the only startup item that I cant identify is maxembfz c:\windows\eutixdkb.exe. the system 32 folder is still popping up. I have Ad-Aware and Spybot, could these cause the popup.

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