SMTP Service wont' start at Boot

I use Windows 2000 Server. I use the built in IIS SMTP server. But it always fails to load at startup. But then i can go manually start it fine once i log in. any suggestions??.

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I use Windows 2000 Server.
I use the built in IIS SMTP server.
But it always fails to load at startup.
But then i can go manually start it fine once i log in.
 
any suggestions??

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just to point out the obvious (someone's got to ), is the service set to automatic?
 
You might also check the event log for any clues

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Yes it IS set to Automatic.
 
the event log tells me there are some files missing...on E:\iissamples 2k is on C: so i dont' get why it looks on E....