This normally occurs because a program is set to load from C:\Windows\System32 that doesn't exist. I would run MSConfig as you are on XP and check for programs that are set to load from that particular folder.
THANK YOU! I think I have it fixed! There where two entries that where like this C:windows\system32 Noting else. I check off on them and it seames to work.
The problem has reoccurred! Here is what is going on. I clean the system with AD-Ware and Spy-Bot and remove all the junk! Then when I use Internet Explorer after I’m at the opening page, another Internet Explorer opens and connects to
and the problems start all over again. I have to clean everything again. The only way I can keep from having to clean is to put sandboxer in the restricted zone BUT it still keeps opening every few seconds. Close it and it will open in a few seconds. If you leave it open another one will open etc.
Spy-Bot and AD-Ware clean the trash but can not stop this problem.
Have you checked for updates within spybot to make sure you have all the latest? Have you used the immunize program in Spybot? You could also do a search in the registry for sandboxer and delete everything you find. Do a backup first just in case. Something is loading at startup it looks like and it is probably in the registry.
I have same type of problem. I am running WinXP Home.
When I launch Internet Explorer for the first time each day a C:\windows\system32 folder opens. I uncheck the two c:\windows\system32\ boxes in the msconfig starup put they restore the next day. I have also searched the regedit to see if it is in one of the run areas.
Thank you bcastner,
Today was my 1st time in weeks that I started up with out the pesty system32 window opening. The cure was running .cwshredder .SpyBot & .AdAware6 they found and fixed many files.
The pest \windows\system32 window opens when I start Exployer Browser. Even though I take the two ref out of the startup and remove it with regedit, it keeps coming back. Can you look at this HijackThis to see if something else is calling for system32 folder to open. Thanks
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 10:37:16 AM, on 1/20/2004
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)
Can you check your add/remove programs:
Settings/Control Panel/ Add for a program
called Memory Watcher. Its an add Supported Freeware program. Remove it.
Also delete these:
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {111682c5-6608-43e6-8ecc-abf146ca2566} - C:\DOCUME~1\TDW\APPLIC~1\bzstdroxbl.dll (file missing
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {71ED4FBA-4024-4bbe-91DC-9704C93F453E} - (no file)
"Sometimes I do not know but I try hard"- R.F. Haughty 1923
I am also having this problem after getting a download.trojan virus. Norton anti-virus did not prevent the virus from getting into my computer. I am running XP professional.
Norton AV qaurantined some files, but there a lot of spam ad-type pop-up software that I ad-ware deleted.
But going into msconfig and viewing the STARTUP tab I can see some lines that are suspect. One is a bridge.dll file that I earlier spotted and renamed it as it appeared to go out to the internet and bring back spam software (I'm not 100% sure what it was doing!).
My machine is also taking a couple of minutes to startup...
I now have in the system configuration startup two Items that have 27 squares or boxes in the startup and command colm. Any idea what they are and how to remove? I unchecked them put when I startup winxp home they still show up.
I found where to go in the regedit to remove unwanted junk items in the system configuration startup. It was in this hkey=> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupreg
Im having the system32 folder problem as well. I've read this topic through and downloaded every program suggested and gone through every FAQ fowlowing the instructions exactly the way it told me to. I'm still getting a the annoying system32 pop up. I read that the last resort you guys prefer is that I use Hijackthis and paste the log file. I myself noticed a few problems in the log and many system32 references involved with websense. I HATE WEBSENSE. Heres my log. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 7:08:22 PM, on 2/7/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 143.81.8.34:80
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R3 - URLSearchHook: IncrediFindBHO Class - {5D60FF48-95BE-4956-B4C6-6BB168A70310} - C:\PROGRA~1\INCRED~1\BHO\INCFIN~1.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000185-C745-43D2-44F1-01A1C789C738} - C:\PROGRA~1\SB\SMART-~1\BHO010~1.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00A6FAF1-072E-44cf-8957-5838F569A31D} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\SearchAt\1.bin\MWSSRCAS.DLL (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\ycomp5_3_12_0.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {07B18EA1-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSBAR.DLL (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5D60FF48-95BE-4956-B4C6-6BB168A70310} - C:\PROGRA~1\INCRED~1\BHO\INCFIN~1.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {71ED4FBA-4024-4bbe-91DC-9704C93F453E} - c:\progra~1\iesearchbar\iesearchbar.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9C691A33-7DDA-4C2F-BE4C-C176083F35CF} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\bridge.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: IE Search Bar - {71ED4FBA-4024-4bbe-91DC-9704C93F453E} - c:\progra~1\iesearchbar\iesearchbar.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiPTA] atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CARPService] carpserv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PreloadApp] c:\hp\drivers\printers\photosmart\hphprld.exe c:\hp\drivers\printers\photosmart\setup.exe -d
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [srmclean] C:\Cpqs\Scom\srmclean.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TV Now] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\TvNow.exe /RK
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Display Settings] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\hptasks.exe /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QT4HPOT] C:\PROGRA~1\HPQ\ONE-TO~1\OneTouch.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DM_Server] C:\PROGRA~1\COMETS~1\DM\bin\dmserver.exe /onreboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RunDLL] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\System32\bridge.dll",Load
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// Filename: master.] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Filename: master.html
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// Description: The "master" block page sets up a Websense block page ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Description: The "master" block page sets up a Websense block page that
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// needs fra] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// needs frames.
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// Websense Inc. (Websense) has prepared this material for us] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Websense Inc. (Websense) has prepared this material for use by
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// Websense personnel, licensees, and customers. The informa] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Websense personnel, licensees, and customers. The information
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// contained herein is the property of Websense and shall no] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// contained herein is the property of Websense and shall not be
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// reproduced in whole or part without the prior written con] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// reproduced in whole or part without the prior written consent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// of an authorized representative of Websense ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// of an authorized representative of Websense Inc.
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// RESTRICTED RIGHTS LE] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is sub] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Ri] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 52.227-7013. ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 52.227-7013. All
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// other Government use , duplication or disclosure shall be gove] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// other Government use , duplication or disclosure shall be governed
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// exclusively by the terms of the Websense Subscription Agreem] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// exclusively by the terms of the Websense Subscription Agreement.
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// Websense, ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Websense, Inc.
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// Copyright (c) 1997 - ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Copyright (c) 1997 - 2003
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// 10240 Sorrento Valle] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// 10240 Sorrento Valley Rd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// San Diego, CA 9] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// San Diego, CA 92121
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// (858) 320-] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// (858) 320-8000
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// The Websense Tokens contained in this page are the follow] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// The Websense Tokens contained in this page are the following:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// 1) *WS_TOPFRAME] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// 1) *WS_TOPFRAMEURL*
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// - Outputs the target url for the upper frame. The default is] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// - Outputs the target url for the upper frame. The default is the
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// block.html block p] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// block.html block page.
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// 2) *WS_BOTTOMFRAME] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// 2) *WS_BOTTOMFRAMEURL*
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// - Outputs the target url for the lower frame. This depends on] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// - Outputs the target url for the lower frame. This depends on the
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// blocking option that is selec] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// blocking option that is selected.
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// 3) *WS_SESSIO] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// 3) *WS_SESSIONID*
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// - This is a mandatory token that must follow Websense speci] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// - This is a mandatory token that must follow Websense specified
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [// *WS_TOPFRAMEURL* and *WS_BOTTOMFRAMEURL* tok] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// *WS_TOPFRAMEURL* and *WS_BOTTOMFRAMEURL* tokens.
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF] c:\WINDOWS\System32\<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [<title>Blocked by Camp Doha Kuwait Websense</ti] c:\WINDOWS\System32\<title>Blocked by Camp Doha Kuwait Websense</title>
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [<frameset rows=471 frameborder=0 borde] c:\WINDOWS\System32\<frameset rows=471 frameborder=0 border=0>
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [<frame src="
name=ws_block marginwidth=0 marginheight=0 scrolling="auto">
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [<noframes>You have been blocked by Websense.<p>You must have a frames capable browser to view the remainder of this document correctly.</noframes></frameset></h] c:\WINDOWS\System32\<noframes>You have been blocked by Websense.<p>You must have a frames capable browser to view the remainder of this document correctly.</noframes></frameset></html>
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [updater] C:\Program Files\Common files\updater\wupdater.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [systray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\a.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [<H] c:\WINDOWS\System32\<head>
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// Description: The "master" block page sets up a Websense block page ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Description: The "master" block page sets up a Websense block page that
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// needs fra] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// needs frames.
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////] c:\WINDOWS\System32\/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// PROPRIETARY MATER] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// PROPRIETARY MATERIALS
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// Websense Inc. (Websense) has prepared this material for us] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Websense Inc. (Websense) has prepared this material for use by
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// Websense personnel, licensees, and customers. The informa] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Websense personnel, licensees, and customers. The information
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// contained herein is the property of Websense and shall no] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// contained herein is the property of Websense and shall not be
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// reproduced in whole or part without the prior written con] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// reproduced in whole or part without the prior written consent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// of an authorized representative of Websense ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// of an authorized representative of Websense Inc.
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// RESTRICTED RIGHTS LE] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is sub] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Ri] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 52.227-7013. ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 52.227-7013. All
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// other Government use , duplication or disclosure shall be gove] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// other Government use , duplication or disclosure shall be governed
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// exclusively by the terms of the Websense Subscription Agreem] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// exclusively by the terms of the Websense Subscription Agreement.
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// Websense, ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Websense, Inc.
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// Copyright (c) 1997 - ] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// Copyright (c) 1997 - 2003
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// 10240 Sorrento Valle] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// 10240 Sorrento Valley Rd
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// San Diego, CA 9] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// San Diego, CA 92121
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// (858) 320-] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// (858) 320-8000
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// The Websense Tokens contained in this page are the follow] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// The Websense Tokens contained in this page are the following:
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// 1) *WS_TOPFRAME] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// 1) *WS_TOPFRAMEURL*
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// - Outputs the target url for the upper frame. The default is] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// - Outputs the target url for the upper frame. The default is the
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// block.html block p] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// block.html block page.
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// 2) *WS_BOTTOMFRAME] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// 2) *WS_BOTTOMFRAMEURL*
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// - Outputs the target url for the lower frame. This depends on] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// - Outputs the target url for the lower frame. This depends on the
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// blocking option that is selec] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// blocking option that is selected.
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// 3) *WS_SESSIO] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// 3) *WS_SESSIONID*
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// - This is a mandatory token that must follow Websense speci] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// - This is a mandatory token that must follow Websense specified
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [// *WS_TOPFRAMEURL* and *WS_BOTTOMFRAMEURL* tok] c:\WINDOWS\System32\// *WS_TOPFRAMEURL* and *WS_BOTTOMFRAMEURL* tokens.
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////] c:\WINDOWS\System32\///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////-->
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF] c:\WINDOWS\System32\<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [<title>Blocked by Camp Doha Kuwait Websense</ti] c:\WINDOWS\System32\<title>Blocked by Camp Doha Kuwait Websense</title>
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [<frameset rows=471 frameborder=0 borde] c:\WINDOWS\System32\<frameset rows=471 frameborder=0 border=0>
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [<frame src="
name=ws_block marginwidth=0 marginheight=0 scrolling="auto">
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [<noframes>You have been blocked by Websense.<p>You must have a frames capable browser to view the remainder of this document correctly.</noframes></frameset></h] c:\WINDOWS\System32\<noframes>You have been blocked by Websense.<p>You must have a frames capable browser to view the remainder of this document correctly.</noframes></frameset></html>
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE" /background
O4 - Startup: Download Plus.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\DownloadPlus.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\KODAK\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: KODAK Software Updater.lnk = C:\Program Files\KODAK\KODAK Software Updater\7288971\Program\backWeb-7288971.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! Dictionary - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycdict.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! Search - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycsrch.htm
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .mpeg: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin3.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} -
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