Folder view upon login

Hi comtekso,

Try:

Windows XP Startup Programs Tracker:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_starttrack.htm

Download/run the program and post the Log here.

OK below is the log. I quickly scanned it, but nothing jumped out at me. Maybe I just don't know what to look for. Hopefully you can see something. Thanks


-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

No Items Found

-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Synchronization Manager       mobsync.exe /logon
IgfxTray                      C:\WINNT\System32\igfxtray.exe
HotKeysCmds                   C:\WINNT\System32\hkcmd.exe
vptray                        C:\Program Files\Symantec Client\vptray.exe
gcasServ                      "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
dla                           C:\WINNT\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
UpdateManager                 "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r

-- Registry --
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

No Items Found

-- Registry --
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

No Items Found

-- Start Menu - Current User --
No Items Found

-- Start Menu - All Users --
No Items Found

-- Disabled Items --
hpoddt01.exe

-- Registry - Shell Value - HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon --
Explorer.exe

-- Running Processes --
System Idle Process
System              
smss.exe            \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe
csrss.exe          
winlogon.exe        winlogon.exe
services.exe        C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
lsass.exe           C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
svchost.exe         C:\WINNT\system32\svchost -k rpcss
svchost.exe         C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe        
svchost.exe        
LEXBCES.EXE         C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
spoolsv.exe         C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
cvpnd.exe           "C:\Program Files\One-VA VPN Client\cvpnd.exe"
DefWatch.exe        "C:\Program Files\Symantec Client\DefWatch.exe"
Rtvscan.exe         "C:\Program Files\Symantec Client\Rtvscan.exe"
explorer.exe        C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
hkcmd.exe           "C:\WINNT\System32\hkcmd.exe"
gcasServ.exe        "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
tfswctrl.exe        "C:\WINNT\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe"
LEXPPS.EXE          "C:\WINNT\System32\lexpps.exe"
gcasDtServ.exe      "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe" -Embedding
wuauclt.exe         "C:\WINNT\System32\wuauclt.exe"
StartupTracker3.exe "C:\Documents and Settings\triacm\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for StartupTracker3.zip\StartupTracker3.exe"
wmiprvse.exe        

-- Running Services --

Name: AudioSrv
Description: Manages audio devices for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: BITS
Description: Uses idle network bandwidth to transfer data.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Browser
Description: Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: CryptSvc
Description: Provides three management services: Catalog Database Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this computer; and Key Service, which helps enroll this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: CVPND
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: "C:\Program Files\One-VA VPN Client\cvpnd.exe"

Name: DefWatch
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\Program Files\Symantec Client\DefWatch.exe

Name: Dhcp
Description: Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: dmserver
Description: Detects and monitors new hard disk drives and sends disk volume information to Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service for configuration. If this service is stopped, dynamic disk status and configuration information may become out of date. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Dnscache
Description: Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService

Name: ERSvc
Description: Allows error reporting for services and applictions running in non-standard environments.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Eventlog
Description: Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs and components to be viewed in Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe

Name: EventSystem
Description: Supports System Event Notification Service (SENS), which provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model (COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: helpsvc
Description: Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: lanmanserver
Description: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: lanmanworkstation
Description: Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: LexBceS
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE

Name: LmHosts
Description: Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: Netlogon
Description: Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\lsass.exe

Name: Netman
Description: Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Nla
Description: Collects and stores network configuration and location information, and notifies applications when this information changes.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Norton AntiVirus Server
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\Program Files\Symantec Client\Rtvscan.exe

Name: NtmsSvc
Description: Manages removable media, drives, and libraries.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: PlugPlay
Description: Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in system instability.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe

Name: PolicyAgent
Description: Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\lsass.exe

Name: ProtectedStorage
Description: Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe

Name: RemoteRegistry
Description: Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on this computer. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: RpcSs
Description: Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC services.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\svchost -k rpcss

Name: SamSs
Description: Stores security information for local user accounts.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe

Name: Schedule
Description: Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: seclogon
Description: Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: SENS
Description: Tracks system events such as Windows logon, network, and power events.  Notifies COM+ Event System subscribers of these events.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: ShellHWDetection
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Spooler
Description: Loads files to memory for later printing.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe

Name: srservice
Description: Performs system restore functions. To stop service, turn off System Restore from the System Restore tab in My Computer->Properties
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: SSDPSRV
Description: Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: TermService
Description: Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Themes
Description: Provides user experience theme management.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: TrkWks
Description: Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network domain.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: uploadmgr
Description: Manages synchronous and asynchronous file transfers between clients and servers on the network. If this service is stopped, synchronous and asynchronous file transfers between clients and servers on the network will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: W32Time
Description: Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: WebClient
Description: Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: winmgmt
Description: Provides a common interface and object model to access management information about operating system, devices, applications and services. If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: WmdmPmSp
Description: Retrieves the serial number of any portable music player connected to your computer
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: wuauserv
Description: Enables the download and installation of critical Windows updates. If the service is disabled, the operating system can be manually updated at the Windows Update Web site.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

See if disabling the vptray.exe entry helps

vptray                        C:\Program Files\Symantec Client\vptray.exe

One reference found here:

Symantec folder opens automatically after installing Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.x and restarting:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/529c2f9adcf33a1088256e22005026f1/e6d358ea8614c7b388256ec50068a990?OpenDocument&src=bar_sch_nam

Umm, I see that it's already formatted in LFN.

So, the solution is to open regedit.exe and navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Double-click vptray entry and setting the data

C:\Program Files\Symantec Client\vptray.exe

to

"C:\Program Files\Symantec Client\vptray.exe"

You got it. It was the Quotation marks. Thanks

Excellent! Thanks for posting back :-)