This just started happening a couple days ago.

When I start up, a Notepad file titled "DESKTOP" opens automatically.

The first time, it had some text in it. I didn't know what it was, and I
deleted it and closed the file.

Now it continues to reopen with each startup.

Rest of machine seems to be functioning normally.

How can I stop this?

Notepad Starts With "[.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\System32\Shell32.dll,-21787" When You
Start Your Computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;330132

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Mark M" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> This just started happening a couple days ago.
>
> When I start up, a Notepad file titled "DESKTOP" opens automatically.
>
> The first time, it had some text in it. I didn't know what it was, and I
> deleted it and closed the file.
>
> Now it continues to reopen with each startup.
>
> Rest of machine seems to be functioning normally.
>
> How can I stop this?
>