folder opens on startup

[Stan]

why does my 'Windows' folder open automatically upon startup? Just started
doing it. (I am a complete novice so if you know the answer, please keep it
simple!)
thanks

 

[nass]

why does my 'Windows' folder open automatically upon startup? Just started
doing it. (I am a complete novice so if you know the answer, please keep it
simple!)
thanks

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows XP, Windows 2000, or
Windows NT 4.0
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=170086

The "My Documents" folder automatically opens every time that you log on to
a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=899865

Or open a run command and type in:
regedit click [OK] locate this key:
[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run =
"Windows folder which you think is causing the trouble" remove it from the
start up list or if it was My documents or C:\Documents and Settings\User\.."
How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310560

HTH.
nass