Windows Explorer (My Computer) opens/pops-up every startup

[llij]

Bought Lenovo Y480-Windows 7 just days ago and installed 3DS Max, Cad, Adobe CS6, Microsoft 2010. To counter the problem for whatever spyware, I installed Microsoft Security Essential, CCleaner and I have McAfee. But I think the problem occurred when I installed Adobe CS6. Just so you know, I've tried everything -- Tried "regedit", tried "msconfig", I tried placing missing symbols -- I called my I.T. friend. Windows Explorer/My Computer pops-out every time I open my laptop. Is this a bug from the new Adobe? :huh:

 

[FliGi7]

Download and run this utility:

Autoruns for Windows

Go to the Logon tab and post either a screenshot of the entries in there or save it to a text file and paste that here.

 

[llij]

Here you go sir!

 

[FliGi7]

Hm, nothing in there appears to stand out as something that would launch an explorer window upon startup. What makes you think it's Adobe CS6?

 

[llij]

Because this problem occurred after I installed Adobe CS6.

 

[FliGi7]

Are you absolutely certain it only started after CS6 was installed? If so, you could try a system restore to a time previous to the CS6 install and see if that fixes it.

 

[mitchell65]

Could it possibly be connected with the fact that there are two AV progs installed MSE and McAfee. Would there not be a conflict there? McAfee has caused loads of problems recently as Google will confirm. I would uninstall it . MSE is so much better than McAfee anyway IMHO

 

[llij]

Could it possibly be connected with the fact that there are two AV progs installed WSE and McAfee.

Hm.. I bought my Lenovo with a McAfee installed already. My friend told me to install WSE when I told him about windows explorer problem, unfortunately didn't solve the problem. Now I'm confuse if I have to restore this to factory settings. It's so hard to re-install everything again. :shock:

 

[mitchell65]

have you tried a system restore as advised above?
You say "It's so hard to re-install everything again" Why is it so hard. Do you not have the installation discs?

"My friend told me to install WSE when I told him about windows explorer problem,"

He should have told you to uninstall Mc Afee first!

 

[llij]

Not all the discs are with me and some drivers are really hard to find, not with the help from an IT friend. You see I'm a little stupid when it comes to these things. I thought this problem could be solved just a google away.

Anyway, still open to the last resort.

 

[FliGi7]

A system restore to the time previous to your CS6 install won't delete everything on the system. It will only remove whatever programs were installed after the restore point. This is different than a system restore to factory settings.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

Section 8 shows where you can select which point in time you'd like to restore.

 

[mitchell65]

Not all the discs are with me

Do you not own them then?

 

[FliGi7]

The question above leads me to ask whether some of these programs were downloaded/acquired from a source other than the actual supplier? If so, where?

 

[llij]

The question above leads me to ask whether some of these programs were downloaded/acquired from a source other than the actual supplier? If so, where?

My company bought the software. There should be no problem if it's original. The drivers can be found online. I guess system restore is the last resort. Thanks for the link.

 

[ShadyLou]

I too am having this exact same problem on a two-week old Lenovo (U310).
However, I believe I was having this issue with it right out of the box. It wasn't till recently it was really starting to get on my nerves and I wanted it gone. The Googled information on the web has been useless... then I read this thread. So now I'm thinking it might be a Lenovo quirk. I too have installed Adobe CS (v.4 tho), Office10, and a loads of other stuff for school. All I want the computer to do is start up with a windowless desktop

 

[mitchell65]

EDIT: Just realised that the Auto Runs prog should have found the WE if it were there. Still worth an extra look perhaps?

Original post:
I have now replicated this problem on my system!
To stop this happening try this:
Press start button and in the search box type msconfig. Click the msconfig.exe entry at the top of the window. Click Start Up Tag in the Window that opens and look for the Windows Explorer entry. See screenshot.



If it is checked uncheck it. Click Apply and OK. You may have to restart Windows for it to take effect. If you want to remove the entry for Windows Explorer completely from the System Configuration follow Brinks tutorial here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

 

[mitchell65]

Have found another very recent thread on this subject. it seems as if Adobe could be the problem. The thread is a bit long but two items took my eye one is this from severedsolo :
Try this;
Open Windows Explorer,
Press the Alt key and click Tools>Folder Options
Under the "View" tab, make sure that "Restore previous logon folders at startup" is unchecked.

The other one ininvolves the registry. You will find it looking through the thread which is here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...s-explorer-libraries-opens-every-startup.html
If you use that one make sure you do a backup of the registry first.

 

[llij]

Yep, I mentioned earlier that I've tried everything -- not even system restore can stop the folder from showing. And I have to reformat my laptop just to make sure which software is causing the problem. Cs6. Anyway, maybe a lower version would be more compatible.

 

[llij]

So now I'm thinking it might be a Lenovo quirk.

I thought so too. I've read other forums having the same problem with Lenovo. Quite dissappointing.

 

[cromaxs]

I Found a Solution

Hi everyone,
I too own a Lenovo and have had the same problem for over 6 months now since I bought it. Today I finally got tired of "My Computer" opening every time I start my computer. I google searched for a wile and found something that worked for me. I downloaded a program called Combofix and ran it. After it was complete I rebooted my computer and to my surprise if fixed my problem the "My Computer" window did not open. It's a free program here is the Link ComboFix Download Don't ask me how or why it fixed the problem because I have no ideal I am not that computer literate. I hope it works for everyone with a Lenovo or any computer like it worked for me.