New Photoshop CC opening files in weird way

[nexgraphics]

Hi, normally when I used CS6, all of my files whether it was a FILE > NEW or a copy and paste into a new file, opened a normal, new size with my rulers on top. This new CC version is driving me CRAZY. RANDOMLY it opens ok, and then HALF THE TIME my files open like this: ATTACHED. Just a random square, with no ability to close it and it just SITS on my screen. And the image inside it moves but I still cant get rid of it. What is this and why cant I get rid of them unless I shut down the software????? UGH - THANKS

 

[MrToM]

What happens if you consolidate all the windows to tabs?

Regards.
MrToM.

 

[nexgraphics]

Hi, I dislike the tabs completely but thats not my issue, the items that are opening like this, half cant be closed, no X to even close them.

 

[gedstar]

Have you tried resetting PS preferences?
https://support.alienskin.com/hc/en-us/articles/200144325-Resetting-Photoshop-preferences-