Can't open any programs

[MargarineFly]

I can open the internet browser. But I can't get into any of my programs. And
I can't do a system restore because my programs won't open. Does anyone know
why, or what I can do? Please Help!

 

[Elmo]

I can open the internet browser, but I can't get into any of my programs. And
I can't do a system restore because my programs won't open. Does anyone know
why, or what I can do? Please Help!

What happens when you try to open a program, is there an error message?

Try the .exe and .lnk association fixes here:

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

 

[MargarineFly]

You are amazing!

There was no error message or anything, just an hour glass showing up, but
nothing opening, there was a virus, but I cleared it.

And now the links you gave me worked! Thank you so much!

 

[Elmo]

You are amazing!

There was no error message or anything, just an hour glass showing up, but
nothing opening, there was a virus, but I cleared it.

And now the links you gave me worked! Thank you so much!

That's great news! Thanks for reporting your success.