MSCONFIG loading System32 Files in start up
Hey everybody, I could not find another thread with this issue or a Google search either. When you go to MSCONFIG and to the startup tab, it seems that everything in the system32 folder is in the startup tab. I have scanned for viruses using Symantec EndPoint 11 and Malwarebytes with nothing major showing there. Here is a screen shot below:http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr335/bonsaiburke/system32.jpg?t=1298473854 The strange part is, after disabling all of those options, they find their way back into start up checked again. This is only on a few computers.I have multiple computers on our network that is having this issue now. Please let me know if you need any more information.1 person needs an answerI do too
February 23rd, 2011 10:19am

Hi Cmitty,· Do you have the computers connected to any server or domain?· Did you make any software or hardware changes on the computers prior to this issue?In order to diagnose the issue, you may boot the computer into ‘safemode’ and check if the issue persists. It will start Windows XP with a limited set of files and drivers. Startup programs do not run in safe mode, and only the basic drivers needed to start Windows are installed, follow the steps to boot the computer in safe mode:i. Restart the computer.ii. Start tapping F8 key.iii. You will get advanced boot option window.iv. Select the option “Safe mode”.For more information, refer this link:A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XPLet’s follow these methods and check if the issue persists.Method 1You may try to perform system restore which will restore back the computer to the point when it was working fine.How to restore Windows XP to a previous stateMethod 2You may run System File Checker [SFC] scan on the computer which will replace the missing or corrupt files & check if the issue persists.i. Type ‘cmd’ in Start > Run box. Right click on cmd in the Program list and then select the option Run as administrator.ii. Type the following command, and then press ENTER: sfc /scannowFor more information refer this link.Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)Hope the information helps. Please post back and let us know.RegardsDebleena SMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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February 23rd, 2011 11:26pm

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