download startup cop like the rest of us and remove any programs you don't
wan't to run at startup!

David

At 10:32 PM 1/1/01, you wrote:
>      For the past week, almost immediately after starting my computer, a
>black screen with white writing comes up.  I have to push "any key" to
>get rid of it.  This is the message,
>
>"Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a
>windows application.
>      The windows registry or systems ini file refers to this device
>file, but the device file no longer exists.
>      If you deleted this file on purpose, try uninstalling the
>associated application using its uninstall or setup program.
>      If you still want to use the application associated with this
>devise file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing
>file.
>      dfs.vxd
>      Press a key to continue."
>
>This is followed by blinking underscore line.  I don't know what
>application the message is talking about.  Obviously I have deleted
>something.  Sure would appreciate help with this problem.  If you can
>help me, please answer in as simple language as possible.  I am a
>74-year old grandma who is teaching herself how to use a computer.
>Thank you very much.  Ann Parker

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