Folders

[Bill Rose]

Im running Windows XP home SP3. Each time i boot up, as soon as Windows
starts, I get my Programs Folder showing up on screen, Its easy to click it
off, but its annoying, Any ideas how or why this should happen?
Thanks
Bill rose

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Im running Windows XP home SP3. Each time i boot up, as soon as
Windows starts, I get my Programs Folder showing up on screen, Its
easy to click it off, but its annoying, Any ideas how or why this
should happen?

You have something in one of the many places that allow you to specify an
application/something to automatically startup that no longer exists.

Start --> RUN --> MSCONFIG --> Startup tab.

See anything there that shouldn't be there?
(Come back for more information on how to properly remove it if you don't
know how - and unchecking the box is *not* it.)

 

[Jose]

Im running Windows XP home SP3.  Each time i boot up, as soon as Windows
starts, I get my Programs Folder showing up on screen, Its easy to click it
off, but its annoying, Any ideas how or why this should happen?
Thanks
Bill rose

Do you mean the windows\system32 folder?

Microsoft knows why:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

Before making registry changes, backup your registry with this popular
free and easy to use tool:

http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/

It could be a current malicious software infection or residue from one
that was removed.

Perform some scans for malicious software first, then fix any
remaining issues:

Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware
detection programs:

Malwarebytes (MBAM): http://malwarebytes.org/
SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/

They can be uninstalled later if desired.

 

[Bill Rose]

I looked throu the start up progs, Cant see anything untowards, but then im
a bit of a dummy when it comes to knowing what should/shouldn't be there.Im
relucatant to mess with things, so ill have to put up with it for the time
being. Thans anyway for your help