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Cmd.exe The System Cannot Find The File Specified C:\windows\system32>

Anonymous
2014-09-05T15:51:19+00:00

I am new to this site so a quick hello to all!

The reason I'm writing is recently my computer has developed a problem. I am running Windows XP home addition and when I start up the computer I get a screen message just before the desk top loads stating Cmd.exe The System Cannot Find The File Specified C:\windows\system32> If I X out the message box the program continues to load normally to the desk top. I don't seem to have any problems once I get passed the message screen but can't figure out why it's suddenly displaying this message. I have not added or deleted any software. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks to all

Bill

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-09-05T20:32:57+00:00

    Hi,

    Have you moved any programs on the system?

    Are you by any chance running a program called Ansicon

    Start > Type Regedit - Navigate to the following key

    HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor\AutoRun

    Do you see any programs listed in two different locations?

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-09-05T20:46:33+00:00

    I have not moved any programs and I'm not running Ansicon. Could not find HKCU? where would I look for it?

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-09-05T22:30:41+00:00

    When you open Regedit - HKCU is Hkey Current User

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-09-05T23:42:11+00:00

    I got as far as Command Processor but did not see anything listed as Auto Run?

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-09-06T00:36:03+00:00

    Start > Type CMD > Press Enter

    Does CMD (command prompt) window load?

    Type Sfc /scannow > Press Enter

    This is to see if it is working properly or if you receive an error message.

    The scan will take a few minutes

    Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833/en-us

    Have you recently scheduled a New Task on the computer?

    If the system was fine two days ago or so, perform a system restore to earlier date/time. 

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084/en-us

    Welcome to the Community.

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