File Explorer opens when computer starts

jbfoster

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I have my PC setup to boot to the desktop. When my PC boots to the desktop File Explorer opens up. This just started a couple of days ago.

Does anyone know hot to stop File Explorer from opening on boot?

Did I do something to make it start doing this?


Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    CPU
    AMD FX-8150
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-990FX
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 980
Hey jbfoster,

I would strongly suggest you download Autoruns.exe from Windows Sysinternals. This utility will show you exactly what is being loaded when you start your system and allow you to temporarily or permanently disable the autorun. You will find the utility here:
Autoruns

I should note that the Windows 8 Task Manager (Ctrl-Alt-Del or right-click on the toolbar) also has a startup section, but it does not give you as comprehensive a list as does autoruns.

Hope this helps.
 

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Thanks for the tip. I will check it out when I get home. I forgot about checking task manager.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    CPU
    AMD FX-8150
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-990FX
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 980
I checked Autoruns and Task Manager. I didn't see anything about File Explorer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    CPU
    AMD FX-8150
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-990FX
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 980
I have my PC setup to boot to the desktop. When my PC boots to the desktop File Explorer opens up. This just started a couple of days ago.

Does anyone know hot to stop File Explorer from opening on boot?

Did I do something to make it start doing this?

I have same problem and have not been able to locate any reference to File Explorer in any start-up entry anywhere...please help us eliminate this annoying quirk. Thanks!
 

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It would not be a reference to File Explorer per se, it may be trying to open a file from somewhere.

This could be malicious activity, look for any startup items that have nonsense names. I know MS has nonsense names on a lot of stuff, but these would be random letters. Disable any of those you find and reboot.
 

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    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
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    PC/Desktop
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    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
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    AMD 4400+/4200+
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    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
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    2 GB/3GB
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    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
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    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
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    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
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    "1842 x 1036"
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    Works 550w
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    MSI "M-Box"
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    Water Cooled
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    Dell Keyboard
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    Microsoft Intellimouse
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    Cable Medium Speed
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    Chrome/IE 10
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    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
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    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
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