Strange Problem - Folder Open on Boot

[TGM]

First off, I'm running Windows ME.

And I know this is a non-critical problem, but it annoys me a lot anyway.

Basically, my problem is, every time I boot or reboot my system, Windows will go through its startup routine, loading all the registry and startup stuff like it normally does, but then the "C:\Program Files\Common" directory pops up in windows explorer, as if I'd left the folder open when I shut down (which I didn't.)

Anyone know what could be causing this? I've used my little Registry knowledge to search through the HKEY\Local Machine\blablah\Current Version directory, and looked for any references to the Common directory in the Run sections, but haven't found anything. I've also looked in the Startup folder in the start menu, but there's nothing there that could be causing it.

Is there a file somewhere that stores info about which windows are open, and all that good stuff, every time you shut down the system?

 

[Slikkster]

Even though you might not find a direct link to this folder, a lot of programs stick files there. Is it possible you've uninstalled something that didn't quite make it all the way? Any Symantec programs, for example?

I'd click Start, then Run, then type in "msconfig" and click OK (without the quotes).

Look at the Startup tab. That covers all the possible startup locations. Look for things that are checked that you know shouldn't be running.

Download a freeware registry cleaner called, surprisingly enough, "Regcleaner". That should clear out any old/bad entries for you:

Regcleaner.exe

To run it, start the program. Click on Tools. Click on Registry Cleanup. Click on "Do them all". It will no doubt find lots of old/bad/unnecessary registry entries. To remove them once you see the list that it compiles, click on "Select" at the top and click "Select All". Then, look down at the bottom right of the program and click the button that says "Remove Selected". Voila.

Do the msconfig thing first, though.