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srcv

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Apr 4, 2006, 12:20:03 AM4/4/06
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Whenever computer is started, after complete shutdown-not on restart, My
computer opens. None of the startup folders contain a copy of My Computer,
and cannot find anything in registry.
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Peter

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Apr 4, 2006, 9:04:12 AM4/4/06
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Courtesy of Kelly, Microsoft MVP:
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


Go to Start/Run and type in: msinfo32 From there navigate to Software
Environment, Startup Programs. The Command column will show you the exact
command line used.


You are looking for a listing that uses a long file name/path with spaces in
it, that is not enclosed in quotes. If found that is the culprit. Do the
same in Start/Run/msconfig/Startup.


If this is the case go to Start/Run/Regedit:


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


Look here for the program/folder in question. If listed, double click the
entry and put the full path name in quotes.


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\Syste32\Userinit.exe,C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe To:
C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe,


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All the Best,
Kelly


MS-MVP Win98/XP-Shell/User [AE-Windows® XP]
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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Peter
Toronto, Canada
2 x XP Pro SP2 (1 everyday, 1 for testing)
P4 HT @ 3.0ghz, 2.0gb DDR, 360gb HD
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Vincent Isabelle

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Apr 4, 2006, 8:09:01 PM4/4/06
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Goto this web site and it will tell you how to fix the problem.

http://tpsconsulting.blogspot.com/2005/10/my-documents-folder-opens-on-windows.html

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