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Recurring folder on desktop

Q

quset

Flightless Bird
I am using XP SP3 with Word 2003 and have a somewhat strange issue I would
appreciate some feedback on.
I created a folder on my desktop that I stored items in before transferring
them named ‘Compilation.’ After I stopped using this computer for
transferring stuff, I deleted the folder, emptied the recycling bin, ran
CCleaner, and disk clean up.
For some reason that’s beyond me, thereafter everytime I have started my
machine the folder re-appears! I have tried changing the name, but a new
‘Compilation’ folder still shows up.
Any ideas as to how I can make it go away?
 
3

3c273

Flightless Bird
I would start with a registry search for the word "compilation".
Louis

"quset" <quset@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:BDB5A190-6DA6-414A-A0FA-0CD6B428FB1F@microsoft.com...
> I am using XP SP3 with Word 2003 and have a somewhat strange issue I would
> appreciate some feedback on.
> I created a folder on my desktop that I stored items in before

transferring
> them named 'Compilation.' After I stopped using this computer for
> transferring stuff, I deleted the folder, emptied the recycling bin, ran
> CCleaner, and disk clean up.
> For some reason that's beyond me, thereafter everytime I have started my
> machine the folder re-appears! I have tried changing the name, but a new
> 'Compilation' folder still shows up.
> Any ideas as to how I can make it go away?
>
 
S

someone watching

Flightless Bird
"quset" <quset@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:BDB5A190-6DA6-414A-A0FA-0CD6B428FB1F@microsoft.com...
> I am using XP SP3 with Word 2003 and have a somewhat strange issue I would
> appreciate some feedback on.
> I created a folder on my desktop that I stored items in before

transferring
> them named 'Compilation.' After I stopped using this computer for
> transferring stuff, I deleted the folder, emptied the recycling bin, ran
> CCleaner, and disk clean up.
> For some reason that's beyond me, thereafter everytime I have started my
> machine the folder re-appears! I have tried changing the name, but a new
> 'Compilation' folder still shows up.
> Any ideas as to how I can make it go away?
>

I don't KNOW what's causing the problem but highly suspect you set that
folder-name in Word 2003. Upon boot, preliminary software for MS Word is
launched, then restores a folder it expects to see (in this case
'Compilation').

There's a good chance using 3c273's recommendation to scan the registry may
turn up the offending occurrence, but checking Words preferences may do the
same.
 
P

Pegasus [MVP]

Flightless Bird
"quset" <quset@discussions.microsoft.com> said this in news item
news:BDB5A190-6DA6-414A-A0FA-0CD6B428FB1F@microsoft.com...
> I am using XP SP3 with Word 2003 and have a somewhat strange issue I would
> appreciate some feedback on.
> I created a folder on my desktop that I stored items in before
> transferring
> them named ‘Compilation.’ After I stopped using this computer for
> transferring stuff, I deleted the folder, emptied the recycling bin, ran
> CCleaner, and disk clean up.
> For some reason that’s beyond me, thereafter everytime I have started my
> machine the folder re-appears! I have tried changing the name, but a new
> ‘Compilation’ folder still shows up.
> Any ideas as to how I can make it go away?
>


When I read "ccleaner" then I read "registry cleaner" and I get very
suspicious. It could well be the cause of your problem rather than being a
solution for some problem that never existed.
 
J

Jose

Flightless Bird
On Jan 20, 10:43 pm, "someone watching" <nos...@bogusaddress.com>
wrote:
> "quset" <qu...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news:BDB5A190-6DA6-414A-A0FA-0CD6B428FB1F@microsoft.com...> I am using XPSP3 with Word 2003 and have a somewhat strange issue I would
> > appreciate some feedback on.
> > I created a folder on my desktop that I stored items in before

> transferring
> > them named 'Compilation.'  After I stopped using this computer for
> > transferring stuff, I deleted the folder, emptied the recycling bin, ran
> > CCleaner, and disk clean up.
> > For some reason that's beyond me, thereafter everytime I have started my
> > machine the folder re-appears!  I have tried changing the name, but anew
> > 'Compilation' folder still shows up.
> > Any ideas as to how I can make it go away?

>
> I don't KNOW what's causing the problem but highly suspect you set that
> folder-name in Word 2003. Upon boot, preliminary software for MS Word is
> launched, then restores a folder it expects to see (in this case
> 'Compilation').
>
> There's a good chance using 3c273's recommendation to scan the registry may
> turn up the offending occurrence, but checking Words preferences may do the
> same.


What is the preliminary software for MS Word that gets launched on
boot?

Where in MS Word would I verify the folder(s) that MS Word expects to
see?

I want to check mine.
 
Q

quset

Flightless Bird
3c273 / Louis ,
to do a registry search for the word "compilation," do I use the regular
search box of is there a run command that I need to use?
TIA
 
3

3c273

Flightless Bird
Open the run box and type "regedit". Then on the "Edit" menu, select "Find".
Louis

"quset" <quset@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:BBE8C45B-F0F3-4046-AB8F-D4907B93DCAA@microsoft.com...
> 3c273 / Louis ,
> to do a registry search for the word "compilation," do I use the regular
> search box of is there a run command that I need to use?
> TIA
 
Q

quset

Flightless Bird
Thank you, Louis... turns out that I composed a f/u thread request at the
same time you were answering my question.
 
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