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From: HeyBub on 20 Jun 2010 20:28
Eileen wrote:
> I am receiving error messages at startup:
>
> - Cannot find D:\CDsetup.exe
> - Could not lad or fun D:\CDsetup.exe
>
> The file does not show in a system search but does show in the
> registry at: File Name: CDSETUP.EXT
> File Path: D\CDSETUP.EXE
> Startup Type: Registry: Current User
> Location: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Window
> NT\CurrentVersion\Sindow\Load Classification: Not yet classfied
>
> I have Windows XP on the computer and have never had Window NT on the
> computer. I attempted to connect an old ScanPort scanner a few weeks
> ago using the driver disc with the scanner and the error messages
> began. I was unable to locate an updated driver for scanner.
>
> Can I delete the file from the registry without harming anything else
> on the computer?

To rephrase what another poster said:
1. Your computer has started "Scanport" software.
2. Scanport detected that it did not finish the installation.
3. Scanport therefore is requesting the installation CD so it can finish.

You should try uninstalling "Scanport" (or whatever its name is)

Aside:
XP *IS* built on the NT kernel and is the third (?) generation of the basic
NT system.


From: surferdude2 on 20 Jun 2010 20:38

Eileen, I think you may not have typed the key name correctly. Open
Regedit and browse to it again and right-click it and choose "Copy Key
Name." Paste that back here for review.

It may possibly look like this:


Code:
--------------------
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Load
--------------------



Normally you should export any key before deleting it. Even then there
is an element of risk.

Instead, it is much better to rename a key. If all seems well after
operating for a reasonable time, then delete it. I prefer to rename
such items by placing ZZZZ in front of the existing key name. That way
it makes for an easy search for the item later should I forget where it
was. Using the example above, I would rename the key from Load to
ZZZZLoad.

Even better yet, I recommend that you get ERUNT (freeware) and set it
up to make a daily backup of the full Registry. Follow the directions
for allowing it to maintain the past 30 days of registries, deleting the
oldest when needed.

Nobody should operate without this neat registry backup tool.

I saved the best for last. Get the freeware 'QuickStartup'
(http://www.glarysoft.com/quick-startup/) and use it to disable any
offending startup items, such as what you have. If disabling produces
no untoward effects, you can choose to have QuickStartup delete the item
for you and save you the risk of manually editing the registry. It also
has several other nice features that can help you identify mysterious
items that are starting up on your system and can provide you with other
users opinions on whether they are desirable or not.

My personal opinion is that the key you are talking about will be safe
to delete. I just want to be sure you understand and cover the bases
properly. Pasting the full version of it here is the way to start.


From: Eileen on 23 Jun 2010 22:28
Surferdude2,

I did try the zzz renaming and downloading QuickStartup. QuickStartup didn't
find the file. The startup still found the renamed file and showed that name
in the startup error. I used Paul's suggestion of downloading Autoruns and
finding the zzz... file was a breeze. Unchecking the box in Autoruns has made
the error message go away. I do believe you were correct - it was safe to
delete the file. Your suggestions were very helpful in getting me started
with the fix without fear. Thank you.


Eileen


"surferdude2" wrote:

>
> Eileen, I think you may not have typed the key name correctly. Open
> Regedit and browse to it again and right-click it and choose "Copy Key
> Name." Paste that back here for review.
>
> It may possibly look like this:
>
>
> Code:
> --------------------
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Load
> --------------------
>
>
>
> Normally you should export any key before deleting it. Even then there
> is an element of risk.
>
> Instead, it is much better to rename a key. If all seems well after
> operating for a reasonable time, then delete it. I prefer to rename
> such items by placing ZZZZ in front of the existing key name. That way
> it makes for an easy search for the item later should I forget where it
> was. Using the example above, I would rename the key from Load to
> ZZZZLoad.
>
> Even better yet, I recommend that you get ERUNT (freeware) and set it
> up to make a daily backup of the full Registry. Follow the directions
> for allowing it to maintain the past 30 days of registries, deleting the
> oldest when needed.
>
> Nobody should operate without this neat registry backup tool.
>
> I saved the best for last. Get the freeware 'QuickStartup'
> (http://www.glarysoft.com/quick-startup/) and use it to disable any
> offending startup items, such as what you have. If disabling produces
> no untoward effects, you can choose to have QuickStartup delete the item
> for you and save you the risk of manually editing the registry. It also
> has several other nice features that can help you identify mysterious
> items that are starting up on your system and can provide you with other
> users opinions on whether they are desirable or not.
>
> My personal opinion is that the key you are talking about will be safe
> to delete. I just want to be sure you understand and cover the bases
> properly. Pasting the full version of it here is the way to start.
>
>
> .
>
From: Eileen on 23 Jun 2010 22:32
Your suggestion is very wise. The scanner was tossed. And, yes I am
relatively inexperienced with computer hardware and whatever this stuff is
called trying to fix the error msg. My computer assistance person, who
usually talks me through how to fix stuff via the phone, suggested that I
post the question on the forum. It turned out complicated just trying figure
out how to get back to where I posted the question. Thank you.
--
Eileen


"Don Phillipson" wrote:

> "Eileen" <Eileen(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C8E743C9-92E8-466D-8F34-4D6F9DA4E377(a)microsoft.com...
>
> > I am receiving error messages at startup:
> >
> > - Cannot find D:\CDsetup.exe
> > - Could not lad or fun D:\CDsetup.exe
> >
> > The file does not show in a system search but does show in the registry
> at:
> > File Name: CDSETUP.EXT
> > File Path: D\CDSETUP.EXE
> > Startup Type: Registry: Current User
> > Location: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Window NT\CurrentVersion\Sindow\Load
> > Classification: Not yet classfied
> >
> > I have Windows XP on the computer and have never had Window NT on the
> > computer. I attempted to connect an old ScanPort scanner a few weeks ago
> > using the driver disc with the scanner and the error messages began. I was
> > unable to locate an updated driver for scanner.
> >
> > Can I delete the file from the registry without harming anything else on
> the
> > computer?
>
> Your terminology suggests you are relatively inexperienced:
> e.g. the Registry contains keys, not files. You need to know:
> 1. WindowsXP includes several elements of WinNT; (the NT
> File System is one of several.)
> 2. Your error messages suggest incomplete installation of
> the ScanPort hardware (now added to startup processes i.e.
> your PC is trying to complete the installation.)
> 3. If your PC is configured with System Restore (explained
> in the Help files) you can tidy up the Registry by turning
> back the clock to the date of a good configuration.
> 4. It is normal to encounter SETUP errors with old hardware,
> especially if no drivers were written for WinXP for that HW.
> If you can complete installation, you may get the scanner
> to work via the /Compatibility setting (emulating Win95 or Win98.
> But, prices being as they now are, it may be cheaper to junk
> the old HW and buy new.)
>
> --
> Don Phillipson
> Carlsbad Springs
> (Ottawa, Canada)
>
>
>
> .
>
From: Eileen on 23 Jun 2010 22:32
It's the CD drive.
--
Eileen


"Jim" wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:41:18 -0700, Eileen
> <Eileen(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I am receiving error messages at startup:
> >
> >- Cannot find D:\CDsetup.exe
> >- Could not lad or fun D:\CDsetup.exe
> >
> >The file does not show in a system search but does show in the registry at:
> >File Name: CDSETUP.EXT
> >File Path: D\CDSETUP.EXE
> >Startup Type: Registry: Current User
> >Location: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Window NT\CurrentVersion\Sindow\Load
> >Classification: Not yet classfied
> >
> >I have Windows XP on the computer and have never had Window NT on the
> >computer. I attempted to connect an old ScanPort scanner a few weeks ago
> >using the driver disc with the scanner and the error messages began. I was
> >unable to locate an updated driver for scanner.
> >
> >Can I delete the file from the registry without harming anything else on the
> >computer?
>
> Drive D: is ?
> .
>
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