explorer shows programs but won't run them

[Gary Roach]

i'm having trouble invoking programs under xp home. the icons are there on
the desktop, on the start menu and in an explorer windows but when i try to
invoke one, i get a "file not found" dialog giving the full path of the
file. when i check the location of this file using explorer the file is
there, it just won't run. when i use explorer to look at the windows folder
i can see notepad but when i double-click on it i get the dialog box. when i
double-click on .jpg files i get the micrsoft fax and picture viewer showing
the picture as expected. when i try to invoke a program using the run box of
the start menu i get another "file not found" error. for example, i'm unable
to run "cmd" from the run box as i'm used to. outlook express and internet
explorer start fine. i get the same behaviour in safe mode. what's the
problem? any help is greatly appreciated.

gary

 

[Kelly]

Hi Gary,

Suggestions:

Lift Restrictions - TM, Regedit and CMD (Line 275)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

EXE Fix for Windows XP - Line 12 (Restores EXE association)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedits: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

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