Windows cannot find error--HELP

[Felix]

Wxp-Pro ie 7

Every time I try to start a program from an icon on desktop I get this error
msg. Windows cannot find "file name" Try again but then the program comes
up?
Very frustrating any fix for this error? Tried verifying all system files
are correct no problems?
Thank you
Felix

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Microsoft PCSafety provides home users (only) with no-charge support in
dealing with malware infections such as viruses, spyware (including unwanted
software), and adware.
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&prid=7552&st=1

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested logs
in an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

**Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup,
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums as well.**

If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.

 

[Elmo]

XP-Pro IE7

Every time I try to start a program from an icon on desktop I get this error
msg. "Windows cannot find "file name" Try again." But then the program comes
up.
Very frustrating any fix for this error? Tried verifying all system files
are correct no problems.
Thank you
Felix

Try the .lnk and.exe fixes listed here:

Fix File Associations.
http://dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm