Possible Windows Problem, seeking help

my computer seems to be popping up windows incorrectly, not maximized immediatly, not restoring properly...

anyone have a solution?
thanks so much

When you say windows, do you mean like windows folders, or IE pop-ups?
If its IE pop-ups its most likly some spyware, downloading Spybot (http://spybot.safer-networking.de/) and getting rid of all that nonsense should fix it, I had this same problem a while back, this did the trick.

i mean actual windows folders, or when i click on a link to launch a new window

Which Windows version?

Windows XP Home Edition

if (it was ok before) {
then it should be ok now, so unless you did something, it IS ok and you are imagining it;
do a virus scan, because it wouldn't hurt you;
uninstall the last couple of programs you installed and observe any chances;
}
else {
turn down the resolution of the desktop; //RMB on desktop, "properties", "settings"
turn off the window animations and other bells and whistles; //RMB on desktop, "properties", "effects". NOTE: if they ARE oFF, turn them ON...
remove the large high resolution image on your desktop;
kill large resource consuming processes, services and applications;
while( money >= 0 ) buy more ram and bigger graphics card;
make sure the correct monitor, gfx card and directX drivers are installed;
make sure you have the latest drivers for directX, monitor and your graphics card;
}

i think i understand not maximized immediatly, but how exactly would you define not restoring properly?

you have a GeForce, these cards have other options like transparency etc. that may need some attention.

This is by no means a complete list of what to do.

smelly edit: try installing the latest service packs if you can, although i would say this is a minor concern. also try installing the latest Internet Explorer and related service packs and patches as windows uses IE components for the windows GUI.

From PC Mag.....

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,562363,00.asp

quality post gentlemen, thanks for the speedy and high quality responses, mucho antipoints for you

does anyone know of a good trojan scanner and remover? just in ase

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