Preventing auto launch

[Nancy]

I recently purchased a new Dell computer. I have just
finished setting up Windows XP. However, when I start-up
the folder (System 32 - hidden files) automatically
launches. I then have to manually close it and then see my
desktop.
I think I may have set a preference inadvertently.
Can anyone help me prevent this auto launching of a folder?

[John Chin [MSFT]]

Press and hold the Shift key while the system is booting

This article is helpful:
A List of the Keyboard Shortcuts That Are Available in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301583

Thanks

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"Nancy" > wrote in message
...
> I recently purchased a new Dell computer. I have just
> finished setting up Windows XP. However, when I start-up
> the folder (System 32 - hidden files) automatically
> launches. I then have to manually close it and then see my
> desktop.
> I think I may have set a preference inadvertently.
> Can anyone help me prevent this auto launching of a folder?

[dev]

Nancy said:

> I recently purchased a new Dell computer. I have just
> finished setting up Windows XP. However, when I start-up
> the folder (System 32 - hidden files) automatically
> launches. I then have to manually close it and then see my
> desktop.
> I think I may have set a preference inadvertently.
> Can anyone help me prevent this auto launching of a folder?

Assuming this is what you describe...

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
Click on "S" and scroll down to...

"System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows"