Cannot run most applications in XP

[Vanz]

Ok, I tried to search other threads for any solution for this problem but
none were helping me so I thought I'd post one. I don't really know what
happend but this one day when I tried to open some applications (such as
Winamp, YM, IE and even System Restore) won't run or more like nothing
happens. There's no error message or anything that shows me what the problem
is. I've installed Anti-malware, Anti-spyware, registry booster then found a
lot of errors, repaired it but it still didn't solve my problem. I am using
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002. If anyone knows of any solution please
help me out. Thanks!

 

[gs]

insufficient info but you can always try restore to previous day or so and
see if you have any luck. hopefully your new install did not wipe out the
need restore point.

 

[Kayman]

Ok, I tried to search other threads for any solution for this problem but
none were helping me so I thought I'd post one. I don't really know what
happend but this one day when I tried to open some applications (such as
Winamp, YM, IE and even System Restore) won't run or more like nothing
happens. There's no error message or anything that shows me what the problem
is. I've installed Anti-malware, Anti-spyware,...

Which applications did you install and what did the scan results indicate?

...registry booster then found a lot of errors, repaired it but it still
didn't solve my problem.

This is no surprise, using these type of applications is not necessary and
can be perilous to the (WinNT) operating system!

 

[Vanz]

insufficient info but you can always try restore to previous day or so and
see if you have any luck. hopefully your new install did not wipe out the
need restore point.

Unfortunately, I can't restore anything since system restore won't run
either.. =(

@ Kayman

Which applications did you install and what did the scan results indicate?

I've installed the following:
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
- Spybot Search & Destroy
- Lavasoft Ad-Aware
- Spyware Blaster
- UniBlue Registy Booster 2
- PC Tools Desktop Maestro

I read in other site while I was searching for solutions that the following
or some of them "could" fix the problem but unfortunately it didn't work.
The scans found hundreds of error and were fixed/deleted/quarantined. I would
post the results but it's just too long and you might not wanna read it when
I post it. Do you guys have any suggestions on what software to install or
what other else to do to be able to fix this problem of mine? I'd really
appreciate it. Thanks again.

 

[db.·.. >]

could be a lot of
things like no more
disk space, etc, etc
etc.

what you can try is
to reboot into safemode
and initiate a clean boot:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796

tip: the above procedure can
be done in safemode
-------------

also, since you have no
system restore you might
try to repair your system:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

 

[Vanz]

could be a lot of
things like no more
disk space, etc, etc
etc.

what you can try is
to reboot into safemode
and initiate a clean boot:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796

tip: the above procedure can
be done in safemode
-------------

also, since you have no
system restore you might
try to repair your system:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

I tried your 1st tip but unfortunately It didn't solve my problem.. Your 2nd
tip was not made possible coz i don't have an installation cd. =[

 

[db.·.. >]

what you might want to
do is log back into safemode
and tell us if it runs better.

--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>

could be a lot of
things like no more
disk space, etc, etc
etc.

what you can try is
to reboot into safemode
and initiate a clean boot:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796

tip: the above procedure can
be done in safemode
-------------

also, since you have no
system restore you might
try to repair your system:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

I tried your 1st tip but unfortunately It didn't solve my problem.. Your 2nd
tip was not made possible coz i don't have an installation cd. =[

 

[Vanz]

I solved the problem. What I did was uninstall the programs I installed for
the past week and it turned out to be my anti virus (kaspersky) causing the
problem. I don't really know what's wrong with it but I'm changing AV. Anyway
thank you guys for taking time trying to help me out with the problem. =]

 

[db.·.. >]

good job.

you might want to
double check to ensure
that previously installed
a.v.'s and their services
are not still running and
competing with each other
and stalling your system.