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molobo Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
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Hello, my problem is that every time I open my computer, my documents open on the desktop. How can I stop my documents from opening on startup? I have Windows XP Home Edition, thank you for your response.

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  1. molobo
     
    Hi Angie75, try it this way to be sure

    Start / run / regedit / OK.

    Hkey_local_machine\Software\ Microsoft\Windows NT\Current version\ click on - Winlogon\ then double click on - Userinit in the right panel.
    The value data must be C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,
    remove everything that’s written (after the comma).
    Click OK, close the registry and restart the PC.

    In my case, it worked very well, good luck.
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    1. fleur de lys
       
      Thank you molobo :D
      PROBLEM SOLVED!!!!
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    2. belaid85 Posted messages 1 Status Member
       
      Hello Molobo,

      Thank you for your solution because I had the same problem with my documents.
      Thank you very much.
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    3. Marcelo50 > belaid85 Posted messages 1 Status Member
       
      Hello,
      I just had the same problem as you (opening 'my documents' at startup)
      Could you please tell me the procedure you used? Thank you very much in advance.
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    4. chardonette
       
      Great, thank you a thousand times, it worked.
      A joy, indeed, I struggled but I'm not very "experienced," but your clear explanations helped me get rid of this problem.
      Thanks again.
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    5. Bruno
       
      Thank you very much, molobo, I had the same problem and I followed your advice, it works perfectly, oufffffffffffffff
      It's really nice to help and share one's knowledge for the benefit of others.
      Thank you
      Bruno
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  2. spark Posted messages 2863 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 306
     
    Hi

    check the registry: Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT.
    In the left pane, open: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\currentVersion\Winlogon
    In the right pane, check that the string "Userinit" contains only:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\Userinit.exe

    If not, click on Start/Run and type MSCONFIG. In the Startup tab, check if Explorer is not checked to launch at startup.
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    1. molobo Posted messages 5 Status Member
       
      Hi and sorry for the delay, I checked the registry at the location you pointed out (userinit) and here's what I found, C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,,SKEYS,userinit.exe then in msconfig under the startup tab there was nothing that resembled the word explorer and what I saw that was most similar was (desktop 2 c:\documents and set... common startup) and just below (desktop 2 c:\documents and set... startup) I unchecked them one at a time and restarted, a window appeared that I checked and clicked ok. then restarted and it didn't change anything, my damn documents came back on startup even after unchecking both of them. is userinit correct?
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    2. titi
       
      1 big thank you, it has been over 2 months that this has been bothering me, you just have to follow the instructions to the letter, but be careful, you forgot the comma at the end, thanks again.
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    3. nas
       
      Thank you a thousand times, I struggled with this problem several times. The first time was years ago, after several searches on Google, I had to reinstall the system.
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    4. flo > molobo Posted messages 5 Status Member
       
      I can't access the task manager anymore.
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    5. merfou Posted messages 1 Status Member
       
      Hello, my problem is that every time I open my computer, my documents open on the desktop. How can I prevent my documents from opening at startup? I have Windows XP Home Edition, thanks for your response.
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  3. spark Posted messages 2863 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 306
     
    Hi

    In the registry, double-click on Userinit and in "Value data," enter C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe, (don’t forget the comma after exe).
    On the same page, also check the value named Shell. Double-click on it and in "Value data," enter Explorer.exe
    Exit the registry, restart. It should be fine.
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    1. Ulysse 80
       
      Thanks Spark, thanks to you I solved my problem. It's nice to help poor neophytes.
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    2. lilia
       
      Awesome!!! It works!!! Thank you so much spark you are a genius
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    3. Reno11
       
      I sincerely thank SPARK because, thanks to their skills and my almost complete lack of them, I managed to get rid of the "my documents" folder upon opening. It's very kind of you to put your knowledge at the service of others. Well done, and perhaps see you next time. Thank you.
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    4. Violin88ange
       
      I also thank SPARK, because I always had a black screen when starting my computer, especially for the Shell folder. A big thank you!! See you later!
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  4. trésor84
     
    Hello
    when I start the internet; the file of my documents opens by itself
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  6. loulou46 Posted messages 43 Status Member 1
     
    Hello,

    I have a problem, when I click on a folder in my documents all the files get selected and open.
    Can you help me? Thank you, it would be very kind of you.
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  7. abdo66kt
     
    Thank you infinitely for the solution. A thousand, thousand thanks.
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  8. sansbut75
     
    Thank you, Chardonette, for your wonderful advice. Luckily, there are people like you.
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  9. simond1994 Posted messages 84 Status Member 2
     
    Hello,

    I have the same problem ... on Vista ... is it the same procedure that needs to be followed?

    If so, my HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\currentVersion\Winlogon does indeed contain C:\WINDOWS\System32\Userinit.exe but with a comma after the .exe (.exe,)

    What should I do?

    Thanks in advance!

    simond1994
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  10. simond1994 Posted messages 84 Status Member 2
     
    I've made changes, no difference ... what to do?

    Best regards,
    Simon
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  12. gladouille
     
    Thank you, this topic has really helped me! And yet, I spent weeks trying to solve this problem! Thank you very much for putting your knowledge to the service of people like us! Best wishes for your continued success.
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  13. gillou
     
    maybe you could close everything with the red cross and then little by little it will go away.
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  14. Angie75
     
    Hello,

    I'm facing the same problem as molobo. When I start my PC, the "My Documents" folder automatically opens.
    I have followed the steps above, but nothing works. Is there another way to prevent the My Documents folder from appearing when I start my PC?

    Thank you.
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  15. CBC
     
    Thank you
    I had the same issue at startup and by following the instructions the folder no longer opens.
    Finally, some really nice people who provide good tips for troubleshooting.
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  16. nietka Posted messages 14 Status Member
     
    Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to say. I had the same problem for months, so thank you very much to everyone who provides solutions to those who don't know anything about computers. It's really nice to know that we can find a solution on forums when we have an issue!
    Have a good evening and thanks again!
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  17. Angie75
     
    Hello Molobo,

    Thank you for your post, I have unfortunately already tried this procedure, but without success... I still have the "My Documents" folder opening at startup on my PC.

    Thanks anyway for your help.
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    1. molobo
       
      Hello Angie.
      Sorry, but that's all I could do, my knowledge stops there.
      I know it’s very annoying. Try to contact (spark), I believe he could help you.
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  18. molobo
     
    Hello Angie
    I was thinking that you should open a new discussion on this topic by mentioning what you have already tried, and someone will surely come to help you because this discussion is quite old, i.e. February and March 2006.

    Nothing better than a new discussion to rekindle everyone's interest.
    Good luck.
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    1. Ladamois
       
      Good evening "Molobo"
      I had this problem lately too... (Maybe a spontaneous update from Microsoft in September???)
      But thanks to you, "Molobo", and your instructions, everything is back to normal... What talent, thank you and congratulations.
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    2. ninjjas Posted messages 8 Status Member
       
      Hi Molobo, could you please help me!
      When starting Windows 7, a "SYSTEM32" page opens on my desktop. How can I make it stop showing, please?
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  19. Angie75
     
    Thank you for your help, Molobo...

    I'm going to bring the subject up again...
    Thanks again for everything.
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