After disabling Windows Media Player for opening everytime for no reason, shell32.dll now tries to open each second.

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https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/en-US/612ab714-28b2-4f4e-995c-21ca12fb29c5/pc-trying-to-open-a-dll-file
Things I tried:
- Changed Screen Mode
- Looked for some possible things on regedit, but nothing appeared as people said.
- Did a whole fresh install of Windows 7 (Home Premium), but the problem persists.
I don't have any device conected to the laptop, other than my mouse.
Please, heeeelp.
Thanks!

Hi Mark,
Similar issue could be found in our database, and it gives two reasons.
Dangerous files interfering and plugin device such as Keyboard (especially Wireless)
Since you mentioned that you‘ve reinstall your Windows and this issue persists, we think it is possibly caused by your keyboard or mouse.
Regards,
D. Wu
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