I ran CWshredder and rebooted. It didn't find any problems. After restarted, the system 32 folder opened 2X already. I ran hijackthis and here is the log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 9:53:48 AM, on 1/26/2004 Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINNT\system32\crypserv.exe C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe C:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe C:\WINNT\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe C:\WINNT\System32\mspmspsv.exe C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\Explorer.exe C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnf.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\Project Selector\projselector.exe C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\DragToDisc\DrgToDsc.exe C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\RxMon.exe C:\WINNT\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\Playlist.exe C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe C:\download\hijack\HijackThis.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpoevm08.exe C:\WINNT\System32\HPZipm12.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqfru07.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpoSTS08.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.cesjds.org/ R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = about:blank R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = about:blank R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://www.blazefind.com O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx O2 - BHO: (no name) - {43879D50-6BB4-8864-207F-04B8F4E7CB7D} - C:\WINNT\system32\avkdtpre.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {71ED4FBA-4024-4bbe-91DC-9704C93F453E} - (no file) O2 - BHO: (no name) - {A74C8FCC-933E-ECB3-C7BD-BE3F6265190E} - C:\WINNT\system32\nyufzquq.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.exe /AUTORUN O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [] c:\WINNT\System32\ O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MediaFace Integration] C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 4.0\SetHook.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [projselector] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\Project Selector\projselector.exe" -r O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioEngineUtility] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\System\EngUtil.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioDragToDisc] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\DragToDisc\DrgToDsc.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioAudioCentral] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\RxMon.exe" O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] ctfmon.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [] c:\WINNT\System32\ O4 - Global Startup: Acrobat Assistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe O4 - Global Startup: Cisco Systems VPN Client.lnk = C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\ipsecdialer.exe O4 - Global Startup: Exif Launcher.lnk = C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe O4 - Global Startup: hp psc 2000 Series.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.exe O4 - Global Startup: ZoneAlarm.lnk = ? O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000 O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM) O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll O16 - DPF: {02BCC737-B171-4746-94C9-0D8A0B2C0089} (Microsoft Office Template and Media Control) - http://office.microsoft.com/templates/ieawsdc.cab O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?37970.1088888889 O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = cesjds.org O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = cesjds.org O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = cesjds.org

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I forgot to mention that I have windows 2000 - therefore no MSCONFIG

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i had a problem like this... The folder that was coming up was where a trojan was starting up in that folder. After i deleted it, it kept on opening the folder.. Anyway try Start, Run, msconfig, and make sure that under Boot explorer is; "C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe" And not "C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe C:\system" I have windows 98 and noticed that msconfig differs so u may not be able to see that info. eg. XP hope that helps steve PS. im a new user...3rd attempt on sending this!

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My system is doing this too. The System 32 folder opens when I boot up the computer. Mine is a new system running XP and I've installed AOL 9.0, Total Recorder, Goldwave, Office 2000 and Linksys networking software. I've also put a link to Windows Explorer on my Desktop. I've narrowed it down to Windows loading up something called /L:ENG in SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run in the Startup tab of MSCONFIG. In RegEdit, it seems to be pointing to some kind of Welcome Screen for Sound Blaster Audigy 2. I think it may be trying to register. Not sure. You might be able to just delete it in the system registry, but be careful before you do

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To Steve: Thank you!!! from the bottom of my heart! I finally got rid of my system 32 folder at startup!!! I have Windows XP and did a variation of what you suggested: I went to Start, Run, msconfig - ok - start up...then under the tab Startup, I unchecked a couple of commands that ended in "system 32" - one was C:\WINDOWS\system32\leqaugyx.exe and the other was C:\WINDOWS\system32\zzb.exe. The first one I know was a virus - I've deleted it before; the second I'm not sure, but so far I don't miss it. And if you make a mistake, you can go back and check it again (hopefully the viruses don't recheck themselves, cause I can't delete the entrys, just uncheck them). I had my system restore turned off during this and restarted it afterward. Soooo Happy!!! Thanx. Christy

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Hello everyone. This is my first post, so apologies if I'm in the wrong place. I Googled "My sytems folder opens on startup" and got this. For a while now, my system (WinME)has been trying to connect to the web when I boot up and shut down. Then it started to do so whenever I right-clicked an Icon. For the past couple of days it has been opening the System folder on startup. I've scanned my system with NortonAV (including the on-line virus check) but haven't found any know virus (virii ?).

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