Folder window launches

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A folder window with a file folder launches on the desktop when I boot up XP
Home. I checked the Startup folder but nothing is listed. Any ideas how this
happens?
 
A folder window with a file folder launches on the desktop when I boot up
XP
Home. I checked the Startup folder but nothing is listed. Any ideas how
this
happens?
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What is the name of the folder? Without knowing more.

Download Autoruns from the TechNet site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx

When run this lists all items that run automatically. If you can't find it
in there, open regedit:
Start | Run | Regedit | OK

Look at the contents of this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
and fix anything that is not correct, or if you're not sure post the
contents of that key as a reply to this message.
 
Thanks for the help. I found a listing in Autoruns that took care of the
problem. The folder contained files associated with my Belkin wireless USB
adaptor.
 
Thanks for the help. I found a listing in Autoruns that took care of the
problem. The folder contained files associated with my Belkin wireless USB
adaptor.
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Great Norm, glad it's fixed for you and thanks for posting back.
 
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