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IE8 error message appears at computer startup

L

LazyCat

Flightless Bird
I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I first start my
computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are first
loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure the path or
Internet address is
correct.

It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete it every
time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
 
L

Leonard Grey

Flightless Bird
Analyze what else is starting when you start your computer.

Unfortunately, you didn't tell us what version of Windows you are using.
Here are instructions for Windows XP:

Look in the Startup tab of the System Configuration Utility [Start > Run
> msconfig ] and the Startup folder in your Start menu [Start > All
Programs > Startup ]
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

LazyCat wrote:
> I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I first start my
> computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are first
> loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
> X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure the path or
> Internet address is
> correct.
>
> It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete it every
> time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
 
V

VanguardLH

Flightless Bird
LazyCat wrote:

> I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I first start my
> computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are first
> loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
> X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure the path or
> Internet address is
> correct.
>
> It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete it every
> time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks

And just why would an instance of Internet Explorer be loading on Windows
startup (AND your login) unless *you* created a startup item that loads IE?
If you did not add IE as a startup item (in the Startup group or Run
registry key) then you should be suspicious as to why it is getting loaded
when you log into your Windows account. Use msconfig.exe or SysInternals'
AutoRuns to check your startup list.

So, did you recently uninstall some malware? Often the removal of malware
leaves behind remnants. The malware might not be there anymore but some of
its effects may be.
 
P

petejule

Flightless Bird
"VanguardLH" wrote:

> LazyCat wrote:
>
> > I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I first start my
> > computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are first
> > loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
> > X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure the path or
> > Internet address is
> > correct.
> >
> > It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete it every
> > time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
>
> And just why would an instance of Internet Explorer be loading on Windows
> startup (AND your login) unless *you* created a startup item that loads IE?
> If you did not add IE as a startup item (in the Startup group or Run
> registry key) then you should be suspicious as to why it is getting loaded
> when you log into your Windows account. Use msconfig.exe or SysInternals'
> AutoRuns to check your startup list.
>
> So, did you recently uninstall some malware? Often the removal of malware
> leaves behind remnants. The malware might not be there anymore but some of
> its effects may be.
> .
>
 
P

petejule

Flightless Bird
"VanguardLH" wrote:

> LazyCat wrote:
>
> > I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I first start my
> > computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are first
> > loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
> > X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure the path or
> > Internet address is
> > correct.
> >
> > It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete it every
> > time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
>
> And just why would an instance of Internet Explorer be loading on Windows
> startup (AND your login) unless *you* created a startup item that loads IE?
> If you did not add IE as a startup item (in the Startup group or Run
> registry key) then you should be suspicious as to why it is getting loaded
> when you log into your Windows account. Use msconfig.exe or SysInternals'
> AutoRuns to check your startup list.
>
> So, did you recently uninstall some malware? Often the removal of malware
> leaves behind remnants. The malware might not be there anymore but some of
> its effects may be.
> .
> So i've been getting exactly the same message as my computer starts up. I'm running XP Home. I followed the above recommendations, but i could not find IE8 in the start-up list. This message does not affect performance, it's just annoying to have to click on the error window EVERY time I start up the computer. What exactly should I be looking for in the startup tab?

Thanks!!
 
P

petejule

Flightless Bird
"petejule" wrote:

>
>
> "VanguardLH" wrote:
>
> > LazyCat wrote:
> >
> > > I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I first start my
> > > computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are first
> > > loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
> > > X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure the path or
> > > Internet address is
> > > correct.
> > >
> > > It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete it every
> > > time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
> >
> > And just why would an instance of Internet Explorer be loading on Windows
> > startup (AND your login) unless *you* created a startup item that loads IE?
> > If you did not add IE as a startup item (in the Startup group or Run
> > registry key) then you should be suspicious as to why it is getting loaded
> > when you log into your Windows account. Use msconfig.exe or SysInternals'
> > AutoRuns to check your startup list.
> >
> > So, did you recently uninstall some malware? Often the removal of malware
> > leaves behind remnants. The malware might not be there anymore but some of
> > its effects may be.
> > .
> > So i've been getting exactly the same message as my computer starts up. I'm running XP Home. I followed the above recommendations, but i could not find IE8 in the start-up list. This message does not affect performance, it's just annoying to have to click on the error window EVERY time I start up the computer. What exactly should I be looking for in the startup tab?
>
> Thanks!!

Hey Folks, I found the answer on Computing.net where there is a discussion
thread about exactly the same topic. Apparently Comcast's Universal Installer
is the culprit. The thread suggested that it be uninstalled from the Control
Panel rather than turning it off in the startup tab of msconfig. Anyway, i
uninstalled Comcast universal Installer, and , "presto!", no more error
message. Think I'm gonna sign off now and give Comcast a piece o' my mind
right now!
 
R

rob^_^

Flightless Bird
Hi Pete,

We have had a few posts about their toolbar also. You may like to check with
their support also if they are recommending an update also.

Regards.

"petejule" <petejule@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B064287C-859A-4440-818B-5120D591E65A@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "petejule" wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "VanguardLH" wrote:
>>
>> > LazyCat wrote:
>> >
>> > > I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I first
>> > > start my
>> > > computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are first
>> > > loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
>> > > X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure the
>> > > path or
>> > > Internet address is
>> > >
>> > > correct.
>> > >
>> > > It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete it
>> > > every
>> > > time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
>> >
>> > And just why would an instance of Internet Explorer be loading on
>> > Windows
>> > startup (AND your login) unless *you* created a startup item that loads
>> > IE?
>> > If you did not add IE as a startup item (in the Startup group or Run
>> > registry key) then you should be suspicious as to why it is getting
>> > loaded
>> > when you log into your Windows account. Use msconfig.exe or
>> > SysInternals'
>> > AutoRuns to check your startup list.
>> >
>> > So, did you recently uninstall some malware? Often the removal of
>> > malware
>> > leaves behind remnants. The malware might not be there anymore but
>> > some of
>> > its effects may be.
>> > .
>> > So i've been getting exactly the same message as my computer starts up.
>> > I'm running XP Home. I followed the above recommendations, but i could
>> > not find IE8 in the start-up list. This message does not affect
>> > performance, it's just annoying to have to click on the error window
>> > EVERY time I start up the computer. What exactly should I be looking
>> > for in the startup tab?
>>
>> Thanks!!
>
> Hey Folks, I found the answer on Computing.net where there is a discussion
> thread about exactly the same topic. Apparently Comcast's Universal
> Installer
> is the culprit. The thread suggested that it be uninstalled from the
> Control
> Panel rather than turning it off in the startup tab of msconfig. Anyway, i
> uninstalled Comcast universal Installer, and , "presto!", no more error
> message. Think I'm gonna sign off now and give Comcast a piece o' my mind
> right now!
>
 
P

petejule

Flightless Bird
Hi Rob,

I have sent a message to Comcast about this issue. I will post their
response when I hear back from them.

Pete

"rob^_^" wrote:

> Hi Pete,
>
> We have had a few posts about their toolbar also. You may like to check with
> their support also if they are recommending an update also.
>
> Regards.
>
> "petejule" <petejule@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B064287C-859A-4440-818B-5120D591E65A@microsoft.com...
> >
> >
> > "petejule" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> "VanguardLH" wrote:
> >>
> >> > LazyCat wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I first
> >> > > start my
> >> > > computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are first
> >> > > loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
> >> > > X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure the
> >> > > path or
> >> > > Internet address is
> >> > >
> >> > > correct.
> >> > >
> >> > > It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete it
> >> > > every
> >> > > time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
> >> >
> >> > And just why would an instance of Internet Explorer be loading on
> >> > Windows
> >> > startup (AND your login) unless *you* created a startup item that loads
> >> > IE?
> >> > If you did not add IE as a startup item (in the Startup group or Run
> >> > registry key) then you should be suspicious as to why it is getting
> >> > loaded
> >> > when you log into your Windows account. Use msconfig.exe or
> >> > SysInternals'
> >> > AutoRuns to check your startup list.
> >> >
> >> > So, did you recently uninstall some malware? Often the removal of
> >> > malware
> >> > leaves behind remnants. The malware might not be there anymore but
> >> > some of
> >> > its effects may be.
> >> > .
> >> > So i've been getting exactly the same message as my computer starts up.
> >> > I'm running XP Home. I followed the above recommendations, but i could
> >> > not find IE8 in the start-up list. This message does not affect
> >> > performance, it's just annoying to have to click on the error window
> >> > EVERY time I start up the computer. What exactly should I be looking
> >> > for in the startup tab?
> >>
> >> Thanks!!
> >
> > Hey Folks, I found the answer on Computing.net where there is a discussion
> > thread about exactly the same topic. Apparently Comcast's Universal
> > Installer
> > is the culprit. The thread suggested that it be uninstalled from the
> > Control
> > Panel rather than turning it off in the startup tab of msconfig. Anyway, i
> > uninstalled Comcast universal Installer, and , "presto!", no more error
> > message. Think I'm gonna sign off now and give Comcast a piece o' my mind
> > right now!
> >
 
P

petejule

Flightless Bird
Okay, so here is what Comcast wrote back to me,

"Thank you for contacting Comcast Email Support. My name is Amelito and I
understand you want to know about our Universal Installer program. I can
certainly understand the importance and inconvenience of this matter and I
can understand how you feel. Rest assured that your concern will be taken
cared of.

As of this moment some features of our Comcast services may or may not work
with Internet Explorer 8. I would suggest that you switch to a lower version
of Internet Explorer to be able to use your installer program. I do apologize
for the inconvenience."

Some fix! If I hear back from them with anything more concrete, I'll post it.

Pete

"petejule" wrote:

> Hi Rob,
>
> I have sent a message to Comcast about this issue. I will post their
> response when I hear back from them.
>
> Pete
>
> "rob^_^" wrote:
>
> > Hi Pete,
> >
> > We have had a few posts about their toolbar also. You may like to check with
> > their support also if they are recommending an update also.
> >
> > Regards.
> >
> > "petejule" <petejule@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:B064287C-859A-4440-818B-5120D591E65A@microsoft.com...
> > >
> > >
> > > "petejule" wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "VanguardLH" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > LazyCat wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I first
> > >> > > start my
> > >> > > computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are first
> > >> > > loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
> > >> > > X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure the
> > >> > > path or
> > >> > > Internet address is
> > >> > >
> > >> > > correct.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete it
> > >> > > every
> > >> > > time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
> > >> >
> > >> > And just why would an instance of Internet Explorer be loading on
> > >> > Windows
> > >> > startup (AND your login) unless *you* created a startup item that loads
> > >> > IE?
> > >> > If you did not add IE as a startup item (in the Startup group or Run
> > >> > registry key) then you should be suspicious as to why it is getting
> > >> > loaded
> > >> > when you log into your Windows account. Use msconfig.exe or
> > >> > SysInternals'
> > >> > AutoRuns to check your startup list.
> > >> >
> > >> > So, did you recently uninstall some malware? Often the removal of
> > >> > malware
> > >> > leaves behind remnants. The malware might not be there anymore but
> > >> > some of
> > >> > its effects may be.
> > >> > .
> > >> > So i've been getting exactly the same message as my computer starts up.
> > >> > I'm running XP Home. I followed the above recommendations, but i could
> > >> > not find IE8 in the start-up list. This message does not affect
> > >> > performance, it's just annoying to have to click on the error window
> > >> > EVERY time I start up the computer. What exactly should I be looking
> > >> > for in the startup tab?
> > >>
> > >> Thanks!!
> > >
> > > Hey Folks, I found the answer on Computing.net where there is a discussion
> > > thread about exactly the same topic. Apparently Comcast's Universal
> > > Installer
> > > is the culprit. The thread suggested that it be uninstalled from the
> > > Control
> > > Panel rather than turning it off in the startup tab of msconfig. Anyway, i
> > > uninstalled Comcast universal Installer, and , "presto!", no more error
> > > message. Think I'm gonna sign off now and give Comcast a piece o' my mind
> > > right now!
> > >
 
V

VanguardLH

Flightless Bird
petejule wrote:

> Okay, so here is what Comcast wrote back to me,
>
> "Thank you for contacting Comcast Email Support. My name is Amelito and I
> understand you want to know about our Universal Installer program. I can
> certainly understand the importance and inconvenience of this matter and I
> can understand how you feel. Rest assured that your concern will be taken
> cared of.
>
> As of this moment some features of our Comcast services may or may not work
> with Internet Explorer 8. I would suggest that you switch to a lower version
> of Internet Explorer to be able to use your installer program. I do apologize
> for the inconvenience."
>
> Some fix! If I hear back from them with anything more concrete, I'll post it.

And your reason for installing ANY software from Comcast would be? Why do
you need any software from Comcast? I've been using Comcast for many years
and have NEVER needed any of their software. They wanted to push some
software on my host used for automatic provisioning of their cable modem but
I wouldn't install that crap. I just called in to tech support and told
them to provision it (after giving them the MAC address). The software is
to eliminate customer or field tech calls for provisioning the cable modem.
I wasn't interested in lowering their call volume. No software is needed
from Comcast to use their ISP services or to provision the cable modem.

By the way, there already exist a newsgroup and forum specific to Comcast,
which are:

newsgroup: alt.online-service.comcast
forum: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/comcast
 
R

rob^_^

Flightless Bird
Hi Pete,

It looks like a canned response... It is very hard to distill an answer to
written questions when you are not looking over someone's' shoulder. Also
like a Govt. dept. it is hard to get a straight answer from large companies.
Who knows where Comcast have their call center. The lines of communication
between their Support ppl and developers are probably non-existent.

I would not worry about it... just if you have any more problems with IE8,
then test by running in noAddons mode. The Comcast toolbar (if installed)
will be a likely candidate.

mmm... there are some issues with it.. http://www.comcast.net/toolbar3/

It is using Google Search services and Instant Email alerts..... perhaps it
would work with IE8 better if you place *.google.com and *.comcast.net in
your Trusted Sites Zone.

Regards.

"petejule" <petejule@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EF8FB5E9-8FE8-401D-B775-7AC170E191C9@microsoft.com...
> Okay, so here is what Comcast wrote back to me,
>
> "Thank you for contacting Comcast Email Support. My name is Amelito and I
> understand you want to know about our Universal Installer program. I can
> certainly understand the importance and inconvenience of this matter and I
> can understand how you feel. Rest assured that your concern will be taken
> cared of.
>
> As of this moment some features of our Comcast services may or may not
> work
> with Internet Explorer 8. I would suggest that you switch to a lower
> version
> of Internet Explorer to be able to use your installer program. I do
> apologize
> for the inconvenience."
>
> Some fix! If I hear back from them with anything more concrete, I'll post
> it.
>
> Pete
>
> "petejule" wrote:
>
>> Hi Rob,
>>
>> I have sent a message to Comcast about this issue. I will post their
>> response when I hear back from them.
>>
>> Pete
>>
>> "rob^_^" wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Pete,
>> >
>> > We have had a few posts about their toolbar also. You may like to check
>> > with
>> > their support also if they are recommending an update also.
>> >
>> > Regards.
>> >
>> > "petejule" <petejule@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:B064287C-859A-4440-818B-5120D591E65A@microsoft.com...
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "petejule" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> "VanguardLH" wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> > LazyCat wrote:
>> > >> >
>> > >> > > I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I
>> > >> > > first
>> > >> > > start my
>> > >> > > computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are
>> > >> > > first
>> > >> > > loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
>> > >> > > X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure
>> > >> > > the
>> > >> > > path or
>> > >> > > Internet address is
>> > >> > >
>> > >> > > correct.
>> > >> > >
>> > >> > > It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete
>> > >> > > it
>> > >> > > every
>> > >> > > time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
>> > >> >
>> > >> > And just why would an instance of Internet Explorer be loading on
>> > >> > Windows
>> > >> > startup (AND your login) unless *you* created a startup item that
>> > >> > loads
>> > >> > IE?
>> > >> > If you did not add IE as a startup item (in the Startup group or
>> > >> > Run
>> > >> > registry key) then you should be suspicious as to why it is
>> > >> > getting
>> > >> > loaded
>> > >> > when you log into your Windows account. Use msconfig.exe or
>> > >> > SysInternals'
>> > >> > AutoRuns to check your startup list.
>> > >> >
>> > >> > So, did you recently uninstall some malware? Often the removal of
>> > >> > malware
>> > >> > leaves behind remnants. The malware might not be there anymore
>> > >> > but
>> > >> > some of
>> > >> > its effects may be.
>> > >> > .
>> > >> > So i've been getting exactly the same message as my computer
>> > >> > starts up.
>> > >> > I'm running XP Home. I followed the above recommendations, but i
>> > >> > could
>> > >> > not find IE8 in the start-up list. This message does not affect
>> > >> > performance, it's just annoying to have to click on the error
>> > >> > window
>> > >> > EVERY time I start up the computer. What exactly should I be
>> > >> > looking
>> > >> > for in the startup tab?
>> > >>
>> > >> Thanks!!
>> > >
>> > > Hey Folks, I found the answer on Computing.net where there is a
>> > > discussion
>> > > thread about exactly the same topic. Apparently Comcast's Universal
>> > > Installer
>> > > is the culprit. The thread suggested that it be uninstalled from the
>> > > Control
>> > > Panel rather than turning it off in the startup tab of msconfig.
>> > > Anyway, i
>> > > uninstalled Comcast universal Installer, and , "presto!", no more
>> > > error
>> > > message. Think I'm gonna sign off now and give Comcast a piece o' my
>> > > mind
>> > > right now!
>> > >
>
 
P

petejule

Flightless Bird
You are absolutely correct, I don't need this stuff at all. It got installed
when I signed up for Comcasts TV/Voice/Internet services bundle. I have
dumped it and all is well now.

"VanguardLH" wrote:

> petejule wrote:
>
> > Okay, so here is what Comcast wrote back to me,
> >
> > "Thank you for contacting Comcast Email Support. My name is Amelito and I
> > understand you want to know about our Universal Installer program. I can
> > certainly understand the importance and inconvenience of this matter and I
> > can understand how you feel. Rest assured that your concern will be taken
> > cared of.
> >
> > As of this moment some features of our Comcast services may or may not work
> > with Internet Explorer 8. I would suggest that you switch to a lower version
> > of Internet Explorer to be able to use your installer program. I do apologize
> > for the inconvenience."
> >
> > Some fix! If I hear back from them with anything more concrete, I'll post it.
>
> And your reason for installing ANY software from Comcast would be? Why do
> you need any software from Comcast? I've been using Comcast for many years
> and have NEVER needed any of their software. They wanted to push some
> software on my host used for automatic provisioning of their cable modem but
> I wouldn't install that crap. I just called in to tech support and told
> them to provision it (after giving them the MAC address). The software is
> to eliminate customer or field tech calls for provisioning the cable modem.
> I wasn't interested in lowering their call volume. No software is needed
> from Comcast to use their ISP services or to provision the cable modem.
>
> By the way, there already exist a newsgroup and forum specific to Comcast,
> which are:
>
> newsgroup: alt.online-service.comcast
> forum: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/comcast
> .
>
 
P

petejule

Flightless Bird
Hi Rob,

Yeah, I got responses from three different "Customer Service Specialists".
The grammer and syntax of their responses were, well, suspect? :) Anyway,
thanks for your input and suggestions. As soon as i have a ton of time on my
hands I may try them out. Right now, I have dumped the culprit and things are
just fine, so I may just let that sleeping tiger lie.

Regards,
Peter

"rob^_^" wrote:

> Hi Pete,
>
> It looks like a canned response... It is very hard to distill an answer to
> written questions when you are not looking over someone's' shoulder. Also
> like a Govt. dept. it is hard to get a straight answer from large companies.
> Who knows where Comcast have their call center. The lines of communication
> between their Support ppl and developers are probably non-existent.
>
> I would not worry about it... just if you have any more problems with IE8,
> then test by running in noAddons mode. The Comcast toolbar (if installed)
> will be a likely candidate.
>
> mmm... there are some issues with it.. http://www.comcast.net/toolbar3/
>
> It is using Google Search services and Instant Email alerts..... perhaps it
> would work with IE8 better if you place *.google.com and *.comcast.net in
> your Trusted Sites Zone.
>
> Regards.
>
> "petejule" <petejule@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EF8FB5E9-8FE8-401D-B775-7AC170E191C9@microsoft.com...
> > Okay, so here is what Comcast wrote back to me,
> >
> > "Thank you for contacting Comcast Email Support. My name is Amelito and I
> > understand you want to know about our Universal Installer program. I can
> > certainly understand the importance and inconvenience of this matter and I
> > can understand how you feel. Rest assured that your concern will be taken
> > cared of.
> >
> > As of this moment some features of our Comcast services may or may not
> > work
> > with Internet Explorer 8. I would suggest that you switch to a lower
> > version
> > of Internet Explorer to be able to use your installer program. I do
> > apologize
> > for the inconvenience."
> >
> > Some fix! If I hear back from them with anything more concrete, I'll post
> > it.
> >
> > Pete
> >
> > "petejule" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Rob,
> >>
> >> I have sent a message to Comcast about this issue. I will post their
> >> response when I hear back from them.
> >>
> >> Pete
> >>
> >> "rob^_^" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi Pete,
> >> >
> >> > We have had a few posts about their toolbar also. You may like to check
> >> > with
> >> > their support also if they are recommending an update also.
> >> >
> >> > Regards.
> >> >
> >> > "petejule" <petejule@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:B064287C-859A-4440-818B-5120D591E65A@microsoft.com...
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > "petejule" wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >> "VanguardLH" wrote:
> >> > >>
> >> > >> > LazyCat wrote:
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> > > I've been getting an annoying message for some time now when I
> >> > >> > > first
> >> > >> > > start my
> >> > >> > > computer (it appears early on, when the desktop and toolbar are
> >> > >> > > first
> >> > >> > > loading). It looks like this: Windows Internet Explorer
> >> > >> > > X Cannot find 'file:///'. Make sure
> >> > >> > > the
> >> > >> > > path or
> >> > >> > > Internet address is
> >> > >> > >
> >> > >> > > correct.
> >> > >> > >
> >> > >> > > It doesn't seem to be causing any trouble, but I have to delete
> >> > >> > > it
> >> > >> > > every
> >> > >> > > time I start my computer. Any ideas? Thanks
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> > And just why would an instance of Internet Explorer be loading on
> >> > >> > Windows
> >> > >> > startup (AND your login) unless *you* created a startup item that
> >> > >> > loads
> >> > >> > IE?
> >> > >> > If you did not add IE as a startup item (in the Startup group or
> >> > >> > Run
> >> > >> > registry key) then you should be suspicious as to why it is
> >> > >> > getting
> >> > >> > loaded
> >> > >> > when you log into your Windows account. Use msconfig.exe or
> >> > >> > SysInternals'
> >> > >> > AutoRuns to check your startup list.
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> > So, did you recently uninstall some malware? Often the removal of
> >> > >> > malware
> >> > >> > leaves behind remnants. The malware might not be there anymore
> >> > >> > but
> >> > >> > some of
> >> > >> > its effects may be.
> >> > >> > .
> >> > >> > So i've been getting exactly the same message as my computer
> >> > >> > starts up.
> >> > >> > I'm running XP Home. I followed the above recommendations, but i
> >> > >> > could
> >> > >> > not find IE8 in the start-up list. This message does not affect
> >> > >> > performance, it's just annoying to have to click on the error
> >> > >> > window
> >> > >> > EVERY time I start up the computer. What exactly should I be
> >> > >> > looking
> >> > >> > for in the startup tab?
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Thanks!!
> >> > >
> >> > > Hey Folks, I found the answer on Computing.net where there is a
> >> > > discussion
> >> > > thread about exactly the same topic. Apparently Comcast's Universal
> >> > > Installer
> >> > > is the culprit. The thread suggested that it be uninstalled from the
> >> > > Control
> >> > > Panel rather than turning it off in the startup tab of msconfig.
> >> > > Anyway, i
> >> > > uninstalled Comcast universal Installer, and , "presto!", no more
> >> > > error
> >> > > message. Think I'm gonna sign off now and give Comcast a piece o' my
> >> > > mind
> >> > > right now!
> >> > >
> >
 
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