Start Up Message "LostRun"

[Mike]

I just upgraded Windows from 98SE to XP Home. I have
resolved everything but a message I receive when booting
up "Windows cannot find
c:\WIndows\System\Tools\LostRun.exe.Make sure you typed
the name correctly.................."
Can anyone help me get rid of this message? An email
would be appreciated.

[Thorsten Matzner]

"Mike" > wrote:

>I just upgraded Windows from 98SE to XP Home. I have
>resolved everything but a message I receive when booting
>up "Windows cannot find
>c:\WIndows\System\Tools\LostRun.exe.Make sure you typed
>the name correctly.................."

Remove the LOSTRUN.EXE entry from your startup settings. Applications
that start with Windows can be found here:
- the WIN.INI, section [windows], entries "run=" and "load="
- the Registry keys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\RunServices
- the folders
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\{username}\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
See also "How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows
XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560).

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(tm)

[Kelly]

Hi Mike,

That is because there isn't a Folder under System32 named Tool.

Two options/checkpoints: Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to these
keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\RunOnce

If LostRun.exe is listed, delete it. If it isn't go to:
C:\Windows\System32 add the folder Tool and then add LostRun.exe inside of
it.

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All the Best,
Kelly

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2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

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"Mike" > wrote in message
...
>
> I just upgraded Windows from 98SE to XP Home. I have
> resolved everything but a message I receive when booting
> up "Windows cannot find
> c:\WIndows\System\Tools\LostRun.exe.Make sure you typed
> the name correctly.................."
> Can anyone help me get rid of this message? An email
> would be appreciated.

[Kelly]

Sorry, meant to add create a notepad file and name it lostrun and place it
in the folder.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Mike,
>
> That is because there isn't a Folder under System32 named Tool.
>
> Two options/checkpoints: Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to these
> keys:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\RunOnce
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\RunOnce
>
> If LostRun.exe is listed, delete it. If it isn't go to:
> C:\Windows\System32 add the folder Tool and then add LostRun.exe inside of
> it.
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "Mike" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> I just upgraded Windows from 98SE to XP Home. I have
>> resolved everything but a message I receive when booting
>> up "Windows cannot find
>> c:\WIndows\System\Tools\LostRun.exe.Make sure you typed
>> the name correctly.................."
>> Can anyone help me get rid of this message? An email
>> would be appreciated.
>
>