Windows Explorer Opening at Startup

[Thomas]

I got an annoying problem that I can't figure out how to
fix. Everytime I boot my computer, Windows Explorer opens
and is directed to my Program Files>ATI directory (After I
installed my Radeon drivers, control panel). I don't want
it to open at all.

I've gone through the startup folder, MSCONFIG, the
registry Startup Run list, all with nothing that seems
relevant to this happening. Ordinarily I would just close
all my Windows Explorer windows before rebooting and it
wouldn't appear again on restart, but this time it always
appears no matter what. This is on a fresh install of XP.

 

[Taurarian]

Try the following fix. It creates a separate process for Explorer and
Desktop.



Create Separate Processes for the Desktop and Explorer

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
Value Name: DesktopProcess
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: (1 = Separate Process, 0 = Default)

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called
'DesktopProcess' and edit the value according to the settings above. Exit
your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change
to take effect.



Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going
edit > new.



http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided
at your own risk.