Greetings becca_,

What windows version are you using?

I'm going to need you to check a few things.

In start all programs do you see any new programs listed there? They are normally highlighted in yellow, until you use it.

Also in control panel, add or remove programs do you see any new programs there?

follow these steps 1) start 2) all programs 3) accessories 4) system tools 5) system information - this will pull up a screen at the bottom you will see a blank area where you can type something. Type in photo gallery and click find. It should come up with a location. post what it says back here please?

Also do you have any registery cleaning programs.

It sounds like something has been placed in the registry or startup configuration.

Please hang in there, while we try and figure out what has happened.