My Computer folder

[Guest]

Hello, I am new to the pc world and just had a quick question if anyone can
help me.
Everytime I logg on to my pc the My Computer file has started to open its
self.
It never used to do this and I find it a bit of a pain in the bum.
Can anyone advise me how to stop this from happening.

 

[Kelly]

To any particular folder/directory? Info in the meantime:

This is a known issue for owners of an SB Audigy 2 sound card. Re-enable
the item in MSConfig.

Then see www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm, Line 260, Left column for a
small utility that will correct this for you. The problem is caused by a
leading space before the /L:ENG. This causes the problem, the script
corrects it.

If this is not the case, see:

System32 Folder Opens When Logging on to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=170086

Verify that all the values in these keys do not contain any incorrect,
incomplete, or null entries (such as ""). Also make sure that all entries
that have spaces are included within quotes. These values can be checked
here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

SMSINST: System32 Directory Remains Open After User Login
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;234334

Added info, if needed:

Suggestions:

Go to Start/Run/control folders/View/Uncheck Restore previous folder windows
at logon.

Create Separate Processes for the Desktop and Explorer

Separate Process for the Desktop and Explorer (Line 62)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

This problem can be caused by the DlDer Trojan. More information here:
http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/trojdownloada.html

Other checkpoints:

Run: My Documents Folder Opens Upon Boot (for C:\) Right hand side - Line
255
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.

In the right pane under Userinit, Change the key that reads:
C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe,C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe

To: C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe,

Another checkpoint to consider:

Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to these keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

If the folder in question is listed, place the entire path in quotes.

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com