Desktop folders endlessly copy all contents of each other folder

I open a new folder on the desktop and place a file in it. All other folders and files on the desktop appear in the new folder. I am unable to put the new file duplicates into the trash because it also trashes the original file.
I have an external G Drive that seems to back up normally.
If I want to save a file I have to put it onto a removable flash drive or onto the G Drive.
I have recently had MacKeeper taken off my iMac on the advice of technicians at a Mac shop.

Replying to my own question. A process of elimination — good old elimination. I removed the external G Drive! and the problem has gone.
When I have had a change to clean up, I'll work out why.....

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