Notepad appearing on startup with a code


  1. Posts : 186
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit SP1
       #1

    Notepad appearing on startup with a code


    Hi there ,
    Whenever i run my pc a notepab automatically appears how do i stop or remove this ? and why is it appearing
    thanks.
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  2. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #2

    Click here DDS

    Click on Download Now button

    When the download is complete . Drag the DDS program from the Downloads folder to your Desktop

    Double click the DDS icon on the Desktop then click the Run button to run the tool.

    Place a check next to attact.txt and click Start . When done, DDS will open two logs
    • DDS.txt
    • Attach.txt


    Save two logs onto your desktop and upload them with your reply
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  3. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
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  4. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #4

    @OP,
    When following the steps in the link quoted above - IF you opt to fix it yourself (instead of using the fix-it tool), then I would suggest using the File > Save As feature within Notepad to determine which of the locations mentioned in the link above is housing the offending desktop.ini file. In fact, the offending file can be deleted (per method 1) using that same Save As dialog box; just select the file and press the delete key, then close notepad without saving the text.
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  5. Posts : 186
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #5

    UsernameIssues said:
    @OP,
    When following the steps in the link quoted above - IF you opt to fix it yourself (instead of using the fix-it tool), then I would suggest using the File > Save As feature within Notepad to determine which of the locations mentioned in the link above is housing the offending desktop.ini file. In fact, the offending file can be deleted (per method 1) using that same Save As dialog box; just select the file and press the delete key, then close notepad without saving the text.
    Sure is did the same way faster and easier thanks
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  6. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #6

    You are welcome.

    The desktop.ini file should be recreated by the Operating System (OS) or an app if and when it is needed. Hopefully, the OS or app will assign the correct file attributes to keep the ini file from opening with each boot. Sometimes apps will remove those file attributes and change the file's contents while the app is being installed or uninstalled... then the installer program fails to replace the file attributes :-(
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