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11-05-2019 08:42 PM
Product: Pavilion Laptop 15 CWx000
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
Freaky thing happening on my computer. For no apparent reason every so often File Explorer opens up. It's as though someone is getting on my PC. Weird.
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11-08-2019 11:29 AM
Welcome to HP support community.
Run an anti-virus scan and also, anti-spyware and revert with results.
And check if the issue persists in safe mode:
Here are the steps to enter into safe mode:- Click here
I hope that helps.
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