Recurring folder on desktop

[quset]

I am using XP SP3 with Word 2003 and have a somewhat strange issue I would
appreciate some feedback on.
I created a folder on my desktop that I stored items in before transferring
them named ‘Compilation.’ After I stopped using this computer for
transferring stuff, I deleted the folder, emptied the recycling bin, ran
CCleaner, and disk clean up.
For some reason that’s beyond me, thereafter everytime I have started my
machine the folder re-appears! I have tried changing the name, but a new
‘Compilation’ folder still shows up.
Any ideas as to how I can make it go away?

 

[3c273]

I would start with a registry search for the word "compilation".
Louis

 

[someone watching]

I am using XP SP3 with Word 2003 and have a somewhat strange issue I would
appreciate some feedback on.
I created a folder on my desktop that I stored items in before transferring
them named 'Compilation.' After I stopped using this computer for
transferring stuff, I deleted the folder, emptied the recycling bin, ran
CCleaner, and disk clean up.
For some reason that's beyond me, thereafter everytime I have started my
machine the folder re-appears! I have tried changing the name, but a new
'Compilation' folder still shows up.
Any ideas as to how I can make it go away?

I don't KNOW what's causing the problem but highly suspect you set that
folder-name in Word 2003. Upon boot, preliminary software for MS Word is
launched, then restores a folder it expects to see (in this case
'Compilation').

There's a good chance using 3c273's recommendation to scan the registry may
turn up the offending occurrence, but checking Words preferences may do the
same.

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

I am using XP SP3 with Word 2003 and have a somewhat strange issue I would
appreciate some feedback on.
I created a folder on my desktop that I stored items in before
transferring
them named ‘Compilation.’ After I stopped using this computer for
transferring stuff, I deleted the folder, emptied the recycling bin, ran
CCleaner, and disk clean up.
For some reason that’s beyond me, thereafter everytime I have started my
machine the folder re-appears! I have tried changing the name, but a new
‘Compilation’ folder still shows up.
Any ideas as to how I can make it go away?

When I read "ccleaner" then I read "registry cleaner" and I get very
suspicious. It could well be the cause of your problem rather than being a
solution for some problem that never existed.

 

[Jose]

I don't KNOW what's causing the problem but highly suspect you set that
folder-name in Word 2003. Upon boot, preliminary software for MS Word is
launched, then restores a folder it expects to see (in this case
'Compilation').

There's a good chance using 3c273's recommendation to scan the registry may
turn up the offending occurrence, but checking Words preferences may do the
same.

What is the preliminary software for MS Word that gets launched on
boot?

Where in MS Word would I verify the folder(s) that MS Word expects to
see?

I want to check mine.

 

[quset]

3c273 / Louis ,
to do a registry search for the word "compilation," do I use the regular
search box of is there a run command that I need to use?
TIA

 

[3c273]

Open the run box and type "regedit". Then on the "Edit" menu, select "Find".
Louis

 

[quset]

Thank you, Louis... turns out that I composed a f/u thread request at the
same time you were answering my question.