Windows writes to the office and other places

HP ENVY dv75-7200 CTO Quad Edition Notebook PC

Product #B6B75AV
8.1 Windows 64-bit

My original Windows was 8.0.  I have since upgradedto 8.1.  This problem has occurred on both systems.

Windows will suddenly start writing in my office - and sometimes other places - things like "Desktop.ini" file.

Files 'System Volume '.  He wrote also sometimes "Homegroup" icon on my desktop - without my permission.

Maybe you can tell me why this happens and how to address them.

Don't know much about computers. But I can tell u desktop.ini is a normal file.

To stop seeing this file:

1. open your windows folder

2. click on the view tab

3. click on the options on the far right

4. click on the view tab in the folder options window

5 scroll down until you see "Hide protected operating system files".

6. ensure that there is a check mark in the box of

7. you should not be able to see the desktop.ini file.

For the residential group, I have no idea. It may be related to "recent places". I noticed that when you clear the list of recent locations, recent locations will appear on your desktop and you can not delete.

Hope this information helps you.

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