why does the "my computer" file open itself after windows boots up

[Guest]

the "my computer" file opens itself after windows boots up on XP Pro, my
friend also has their "my documents" file do the same... how can we prevent
this, i checked both our startup folders and they are empty apart from our
broadband connections.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

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


If that does not help, read below:

Download Startup Tracker application from this page:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_starttrack.htm

Launch the program, and click the "View log" button. Post the contents of
the log file here.

Note: No need to post the following sections:

-- Running Processes --
-- Running Services --

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


the "my computer" file opens itself after windows boots up on XP Pro, my
friend also has their "my documents" file do the same... how can we prevent
this, i checked both our startup folders and they are empty apart from our
broadband connections.