well.... you can check your Folder settings. when the folder pops up, Click tools >>> folder options. you will get a folder options window. CLick the view tab, and scroll down to a setting that says "restore Previous window at Windows logon" IF thaat box is checked, uncheck it. then reboot, and see if htat works. dont forget to look at Sys.ini, and Win.ini. sometimes run commands get stuck in there. here is a very usefull freeware utility for checking startup folders. let me know if this helps.