_vti_cnf folder?

[Mary Ann]

Recently when I start my computer this folder _vti_cnf opens. I don't know
why or even what it was, so I typed it in Google and it says it's somthing to
do with FP.

How can I stop it from opening when I turn on my computer and do I need it?
Thanks

 

[Mike Mueller]

The folder is related to FP, but FP is most likely not the culprit here.

What I would guess is that it was drag-n-dropped into the Start-Up folder-
you can use >Start >Programs >Start Up to see if it is there and whatelse is
in there. If that is not what happened, try using >Start >Run >MSConfig-
look at the startup group items and it will most likely be there

 

[Mary Ann]

Thank you. I did what you suggested but it wasn't in there.

 

[Corey R. Bryant]

When you say appears - how does it appear? Does Explorer open and you see
(what) in the address bar? What OS are you using?

 

[Mary Ann]

When I start my computer and everything loads a window opens with that name

 

[Mike Mueller]

Well, lets do this in MSConfig

On the General Tab, choose Selective Startup, and remove the checkmark for
the StartUp group. Restart. If it is gone, there is something in that
startup group controlling it

 

[Mary Ann]

Thanks Mike. I tried that but the window still opens.

 

[Jens Peter Karlsen]

This may happen if the Registry contains an invalid link to a file in
the folder.
Run regedit and search for _vti_cnf. See if one of the found filepaths
are invalid. If you find one delete it.
Warning do NOT delete anything else. Doing so may mean that your
Computer no longer works.

Regards Jens Peter Karlsen. Microsoft MVP - 1996-2007