Multiple Windows Open Automatically at Logon (197077)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
This article was previously published under Q197077
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
When you log on to Windows NT, multiple windows may open. When this
occurs, one window opens for each file or folder in the root folder on
the hard disk.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if there is no string data assigned to the Common
Startup value in the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
User Shell Folders
This value points to the folder from which the Startup group items for the
All Users profile are to be run. If this value is not present, Windows NT
assumes that all files and folders in the root folder on the hard disk on
which Windows NT is installed must be opened.
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.
For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys
And Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and
Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics
in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit
it.
To resolve this issue, add the string data "%SystemRoot%\Profiles\All
Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup" to the Common Startup value in the
following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
User Shell Folders
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/10/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb KB197077 |
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