Unwanted explorer window on startup 2

[walkinman]

Every time windows 98se starts, an explorer window also opens. I don't even use explorer as a file manager. B-( How do I get rid of it? I used to know the answer to this, but can't recall it now. I'm sure it's something simple.

 

[browan]

check in the ini files for a line that reads "run="
You get there by typing sysedit under run in the start menu.
if explorer is after the run= command then just edit it out.

Good luck

 

[reghakr]

darcast,

A possibility:

Windows Explorer Starts When You Start Your Computer

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The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 98

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IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SYMPTOMS
After you start your computer normally or in safe mode, Windows Explorer may start and display the contents of the root folder or the Windows folder.

CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you are running Internet Explorer version 5.0 and the Windows Explorer DesktopProcess registry key is set.


RESOLUTION
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To resolve this issue, delete the DesktopProcess key from the following registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

reghakr

 

[walkinman]

browan/reghakr: Thanks to both.
I had already checked 'run', and startup in system configuration.
I hacked the reg like you said, reghacker, and it took care of the problem.
I LOVE getting into the registry. x-)