Microsoft KB Archive/218597

= Programs May Not Automatically Start When Starting Windows =

Article ID: 218597

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q218597



SYMPTOMS
When you start your computer, some programs may not start automatically, and a folder named Program may open on the desktop.



CAUSE
This issue can occur if a program is started from the following registry key, the program is located in the Program Files folder, and there is a file named Program, with no file extension, in the root folder of the boot disk:



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, rename or delete the Program file in the root folder of the boot disk, or move the file to a different location on the hard disk.

Additional query words: 98

Keywords: kbprb KB218597

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