Larry, you can try a Repair Install if you have a WinXP CD. Check here
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
"Larry" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> After installing Adobe Creative Suite software, I can no
> longer access Control Panel, My Computer, Windows
> Explorer, Printers, etc. I uninstalled Adobe with no
> success. I restored my computer to a known point prior
> to the problem and installation of Adobe with no success.
>
> When I attempt to use one of these utilites, My Computer
> for example, the hard drive starts spinning and the
> cursor changes to an hour-glass. After a few seconds,
> the entire display slowing regenerates and the program
> never opens.
>
> Any diagnoses or solution ideas are greatly appreciated.