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July 31st, 2008, 12:39 AM
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help folder opens on startup
when ever i start up my computer my "program files/common" folder opens up. ive ran various scans that found different problems, but it didn't affect this one. the only thing in it is a folder called "mcafee". (i use mcafee on my comp)
ive tried renaming the folder as well, when i did nothing popped up and no programs had complained, but i put it back just incase. any ideas what could be causing this? the only thing that happened before it, was i installed an update for windows that windows prompted me for "windows service pack 3 " or something like that. 
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#2
July 31st, 2008, 12:45 AM
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Welcome to CTH
Go to START | RUN | Type in the following: msconfig hit<ok> A window will come up click on the "Start-Up" TAB Look in the window and see if you see something that says: program files/common There will be a little box next to it if checked click on the box to uncheck it. Now hit Apply Get out of it and reboot. As it boots up a window will pop up telling you what you did.. Check the box don't show me anymore. Problem should go away.
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#3
July 31st, 2008, 12:48 AM
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Uninstall Mcafee & reinstall it. That should take care of your problem.. http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocumen...107083&lc=1033
When you install SP3 you should have your anti-virus shut down..
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July 31st, 2008, 02:16 AM
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ive tried both but neither worked. the folder still opens. any other ideas?
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July 31st, 2008, 02:45 PM
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I don't have an answer for you if you have reinstalled Mcafee and still have the problem, since I have never used it.. You should find your answer here however.. http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/index.php?
It may be a setting in Mcafee that is scanning on boot, but I'm guessing.. 
Last edited by w1che; August 1st, 2008 at 01:31 AM.
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July 31st, 2008, 09:49 PM
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August 1st, 2008, 05:52 AM
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thanks problem solved
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August 6th, 2008, 12:56 AM
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ok nvm, it worked for a lil bit, now its happening again. any other ideas? (btw, the mcafee folder is no longer in there, its just empty.)
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#11
August 6th, 2008, 09:01 AM
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ok, so its working again, i ran that file once more(its in swedish btw)
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