I have an HP Touchsmart tm2 tablet PC. I use Windows 7. Oftentimes when I leave it running, but close the lid, when I return and open it up, a bunch of windows of other programs are running. These aren't pop-ups from the internet, they are other programs on my computer (files on desktop, Word, Excel, Adobe files, etc.) Its almost like like the cursor floats around and clicks on programs and files while the lid is closed. Its not a BIG deal, more of a nuisance, but it has opened my Quicken where I have all of my financial info stored (granted I have to enter a password to do much, but I'm afraid it might change something sensitive in my finances or in the computer settings). I have had the computer for about 6 months. I don't remember this happening before I dropped it, but I did drop the computer on my hardwood floor about 1 month after getting it. The computer works FINE still, but this problem seems to have gotten worse lately though.  Can anyone help me exorcise the ghost in my machine?My recommendation for the  "exorcise" your "ghost" is to dig up your purchase receipt and exercise your warranty. If you did NOT mention that you had dropped it (providing of course no PHYSICAL evidence of IMPACT is evident) it will probably greatly enhance your repair/replacement warranty success. Getting worse is your clue. If you were fortunate enough to have purchased the computer with a credit card then you may have better luck as usually credit card warranties do NOT exclude a drop. So get on it and see what you can accomplish via warranty. Because your concerns for a ghost (which relates to something deceased) may evolve to be the next phase of your computer. truenorth  Wipe and a clean install after backups exorcises any "GHOSTS"...