Can't open Programs after SP2

[Guest]

All my programs open then close right away, I can't get into my email, web
browsers don't load, nothing. I tried going to the help and support thing in
the start
menu, and that won't even load so I can't go and use system restore. Sure
hope
you have an idea on what to do here, because this sucks. Oh, also tried
booting into safe mode, and got the same results. Anyone know what might
be wrong or how to fix this??

 

[Rock]

All my programs open then close right away, I can't get into my email, web
browsers don't load, nothing. I tried going to the help and support thing in
the start
menu, and that won't even load so I can't go and use system restore. Sure
hope
you have an idea on what to do here, because this sucks. Oh, also tried
booting into safe mode, and got the same results. Anyone know what might
be wrong or how to fix this??

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;Prodoffer80&sd=GN

 

[Alex Nichol]

All my programs open then close right away, I can't get into my email, web
browsers don't load, nothing. I tried going to the help and support thing in
the start
menu, and that won't even load so I can't go and use system restore. Sure
hope
you have an idea on what to do here, because this sucks.

Probably a virus hijacked the file associations, and cleaning it has
left them damaged. Go to
http://www.dougknox.com and in the XP Fixes, look lower left for 'File
Association fixes'

You will probably have to download those scripts on another machine, and
take them over on a floppy (or CD) to run from that on the affected one.
Boot it to Safe Mode for the purpose