And no, there is no specific file

name attached -- except "System Information"

which is obviously part of Microsoft VISTA?

Please post your Dell model number, as well as any spec you have.

Is there a specific file name attached to the error. 

Is there any more info on the erro than you first provided such as a file or program name?

 

Another thing to try is to boot into Safe Mode. Tap the F8 key when you see the Dell splash screen see if it gives the same error. 

Thanks .... I am using a XPS 1330

 

running Vista Home Premium 

OK -- on SAFE startup the problem

does not recur.....any further 

advice?

 

THanks again

Open nfo files using notepad.

Hi,

 

See if information in this article helps.

 

MSINFO32 and Long File Names

http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/263/1/MSINFO32-and-Long-File-Names.html

 

Well, thanks but the whole point is to not

have to see that NFO error every time I 

start up in the first place.

 

I don't want to be opening these messages,

just eliminate them...

Let's see if there are references to msinfo32 or .nfo in the startup points.

 

Download Startup Tracker application from this page:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_starttrack.htm

 

Launch the program, and click the "View log" button. Post the contents of the log file here.

 

Note: No need to post the following sections of the log:

 

-- Running Processes --
-- Running Services --