desktop keeps refreshing

[Jacob]

when i click on explorer based programs(my computer, my documents,
control panel, ect.) explorer.exe and desktop refreshes and the program
or file isnt even open.
how do I fix this?

 

[S.Sengupta]

Try the following edit:-
line 157 left. 'Prevent Automatic Folder and Icon Refresh'
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]