My Documents folder keeps opening automatically

Question

Problem exists after virus scan runs and is recurring frequently while I am working on my computer on or off line.  I also have problems with the key strokes being acknowledged at times - particularly when typing messages in an on-line message application.  Any ideas to correct these problems?  Running on Vista Home Pemium Servie Pack 1 2007.

Answer 1

Hi rrdad,

Thank you for using Microsoft Windows Vista Forums. 

It happens if there is a registry change in the Userinit value.

Follow the instructions below which will help you in resolving the issue.

1.       Start > Run > Regedit > Ok.

2.       Now navigate to the following key:-

HKEY_ LOCAL_ MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Win­dows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

3.       Look down the list in the Right Hand pane, scroll down to the value Userinit This value should read: C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.e­xe, (The comma at the end must also be there)

4.       If the value is different from that mentioned above then Right Click on the Userinit value and, from the drop down menu, select Modify. Type in the value **C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.e­xe,**in the Modify dialogue box click OK.

5.       Exit the Registry.

6.       Restart your computer.

Click on the links below for more information.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899865

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555294

Please post back and let us know if this has helped to resolve your issue.

Regards,

KarthiK TP

Answer 2

Hi AndytoWood,

I would suggest you to refer the discussions in the link below which might help you in resolving the issue.

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistaperformance/thread/f6f831c1-9596-4225-b789-ff6d5b051d32

Please post back and let us know if this has helped to resolve your issue.

Regards,

KarthiK TP

Answer 3

Hello,

I too was getting this problem, alothough I got it after downloading a virus. My Norton Anti siad it had taken care of the virus. But ever since this has happened, all types of wired things have been happening. One is that my Documents keeps opening, I went to the proper place in Regedit, but the value you had said to check was corresponding with that you said it should be. So I restarted my computer. It stoped, but now, My Documnents opens on startup, and I always check the Userinit value, and it is what it should be. Also, once or twice, it started to occur were it would pop up ever minute or so, but I just restart my computer and it stops, but it still opens on startup.

I really need help.

Also, icons such as Network or Volume or Power disaper from my system tray, but this happened before the virus, and it only happens occasionally.

A week after the virus, My Norton said detected and removed a Trojan.Zepheran virus even though I had done full scans before and it came up empty.

I'm very worried.

How can I be sure the virus and any spyware is gone?

Please Do Help...