I'll bet a virtual sixpack that your system is infected with something.
Try download SpyBot at www.safer-networking.org - note the definitions update.
In the Features section you can see everything that is loaded by the O/S, and
delete whatever entry.
Or, you could simply do a Run>RegEdit, and search (F5) for the string "C:\Documents",
alternatively "Documents", and then delete the relevant key.
Your second problem sounds like you've installed the system as "ACPI Enabled
Computer" (or something like that).
If this is the case, you should take a closer look at your BIOS settings in the
"Power Management" department. If you disable Power Management, your problem
will most
likely be resolved.
To my personal experience, it's always a good idea to reset the MB BIOS to
Setup Defaults, before installing the O/S.
HTH.
Steve Tomporowski wrote:
I've got three minor problems with XP that aren't show stoppers but
annoying.
First, I mentioned this in a previous message to the list. I have a
folder, C:\Documents, which opens at startup. This is not a M$ created
folder, I created it. I have been through some 200 webpages and nothing
has worked. I also searched completely through the registry for that
exact folder. Startup and Run keys were examined long ago. Don't know
where to look for this one now.
Second, The MB is a Gigabyte Ultra-durable P45 and if I do not turn on
the monitor (powered off via power strip) and boot up the system, it
will show a black screen/monitor going to sleep. Nothing will change
that (mouse, keyboard, yelling, screaming). All I can do it either hit
the power or reset buttons to reboot. I've been through the Power
Options in Windows (all at Never) and nothing in the BIOS seems to apply.
Third, I have Tweak UI installed and if I set it for one account to boot
up, it will do that on the next boot, but thereafter, back to the .net
choose your account screen. I go back to Tweak UI and the box has been
unchecked. How do I get it to stray?
This is plain vanilla XP, fully patched, no tweaks of services or
anything else.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks....Steve
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