Stop finder window from automatically opening at desktop

Everytime I drag something to my desktop, whether it be a photo or a link, it automatically opens the Desktop finder window. I have not changed any settings, it randomly started happening.

I have the same problem, and it's not only with the desktop, if I drag something to any folder on my desktop or folder on sidebar, that folder opens a new window. Now I recently upgraded both Chrome and itunes. It's not a big issue, but sometimes it's annoying.

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