Solved My Documents folder opening on startup


Ashraf

Ashraf

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Hello everyone,

I am having this issue where the My Documents folder will open up on startup.

I have already checked in the task manager whether it was on the startup list but it isn't.

I can't think of much else to do to disable this.

It is worth noting that this started happening right after I installed update KB5012170.

My Windows version is Windows 11 Home 22H2 build 22621.900.
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 Home 22H2 build 22621.900

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Nitro 5
    CPU
    i7-11800H
    Memory
    24GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX3050
Grab a copy of AutoRuns, it should help narrow down which start up item is causing the issue.
learn.microsoft.com

Autoruns - Sysinternals

See what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you login.
learn.microsoft.com
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
In run paste shell:startup to check what's in the startup folder.

www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable startup apps for your account or all users in Windows 11. Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11. References...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home & Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
    Motherboard
    M1605YA
    Memory
    15.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Computer Inc)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1200@60Hz) - P1 PLUS (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1200
    Hard Drives
    953GB Western Digital WD
    PSU
    45 Watts
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth.
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
neemobeer said:
Grab a copy of AutoRuns, it should help narrow down which start up item is causing the issue.
learn.microsoft.com

Autoruns - Sysinternals

See what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you login.
learn.microsoft.com
Click to expand...
It doesn't show up on Autoruns either, or atleast I didn't see it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Nitro 5
    CPU
    i7-11800H
    Memory
    24GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX3050
Fabler2 said:
In run paste shell:startup to check what's in the startup folder.

www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable startup apps for your account or all users in Windows 11. Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11. References...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
Click to expand...
I have had a look in that folder already, it is empty.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Nitro 5
    CPU
    i7-11800H
    Memory
    24GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX3050

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home & Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
    Motherboard
    M1605YA
    Memory
    15.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Computer Inc)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1200@60Hz) - P1 PLUS (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1200
    Hard Drives
    953GB Western Digital WD
    PSU
    45 Watts
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth.
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
I have finally fixed it.

It was an app that was installed by default called Planet9 Billboard that most likely got corrupted somehow and instead of opening the billboard up, it was opening up the Documents folder.

For anyone with an Acer Nitro/Predator, I think this could be applicable.

Issue resolved and thank you all for your help!😊
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Nitro 5
    CPU
    i7-11800H
    Memory
    24GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX3050
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