Strange message at start-up

Hello:

After unsuccessfully trying to make scanner work
i now get this message at Start-up
'Windows cannot find 'D:\CDSETUP.EXE',Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.To search for a file,Click Start,then click Search "
i close it and a second message appears roughly stating a reference to it must be removed from registry "
Please advise how to do this, i know how to get into registry, but ubsure wher to look for this
P/S D is CD reader./player only.......
MIR

 

Hello Mirr11,

That's the Scanner configuration files/setup reference in the registry.

Give the MS cleanup tool a try http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

In the Dialog box, highlight that line only and the tool will remove the registry references.

Also go into msconfig and see if the item is there, and if so, disable by unchecking the item.

 

you said "go into msconfig and see if the item is there, and if so, disable by unchecking the item. "
I did that, now i get a message about making change and System Restore(which doesn't work)]

I am very tired of these stupid/strange messages from MSFT
and you wonder why i swore my next will be a Mac/Apple, and i get support at an Apple supported forum, or my oldest son

 

they are both back(both messages)
MIR

 

Try Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel, which is more complete than msconfig.

M$, as are all program developers, is trying to add artificial intelligence to its software, and, just like everyone else, finding AI is not up to the job yet. But all progtammers keep trying, and sooner or later someone. may succede. Patience is called for. When it's finally available, it'll be worth the problems it now causes.

 

Please advise should i open or save it ?? it is a zip file. then how execute it ??
no comment about Artificial Intelligence, or is that a comment!!
MIR

 

Save it to a place where you have your other program setup install files.

Then double click on the zip folder and you'll see StartupCPL.exe. This is the setup file execute - the installer, follow the instructions to install.

 

another 3 part message came up,something about making the change, and go back and undo it or
"cherck here to hide this message and start....
I clicked and got rid of it
THANKS anyhow
MIR

 

Yes, just my observation. That's why so many windows OS messages sound "intelligent" but are useless, and should be ignored.

 

The system is letting you know that the startup configuration has been changed. check the box to not get the message anymore - until the next time

If SR doesn't work, you may have a corrupt restore point somewhere in the chain of linked restore points. Disable SR and that'll clear them out - then re enable and the system will establish an initial restore point.

Right click MY Computer > properties > SR tab > check "Turn off System Restore...." > reboot and uncheck to turn SR on again.

 

to Sparrow
you wrote " "and should be ignored" " "
I can not ignore it when it shows up when i boot-up and when shutting down.
I got rid of it (i hope)

to Charlesvar: SR did not work 6 months ago. i will leave it off and not get "another strange message" (i hope)
I hate XP, love 98SE
MIR

 

I think you're ignoring a feature that has saved inumerable users from having to reinstall windows. Like all things, not perfect, but the answer to that is to attempt to understand and take control of it.

If you hate XP, you would absolutely loathe Vista

 

you wrote
"I think you're ignoring a feature that has saved inumerable users from having to reinstall windows. "
Yep. i would install Win 98SE(i have disks) or Apple/Mac before i re-install XP....
you are about the 4th person that told me i won't like Vista
as i told someone yesterday, my next 'puter will be a Mac.