Need help - every time I try to open a program (or short cut to one) it opens yahoo messenger!

[sdehal]

Hi Guys,

I have a huge problem!

Everytime I click on any program or shortcut to a program windows opens
up yahoo messenger!!

I have no idea why, it took me ages to find a way online - had to do it
via the log in to your email button on yahoo messenger.

All I did was install the new version of yahoo messenger and now this
has happened and I can't uninstall or anything or even open any
programs up.

I can't go into regedit either or anything at all even from start
run..

This is crazy!

Someone please help

I tried booting in safe mode and trying to uninstall but same happens
there, can't open anything other than yahoo!

 

[sdehal]

I also tried the stuff at this website

it didn't help

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

any ideas ppl?

I tried to rename yahoo messenger then when i try to open another
program the window opens up saying choose which program you want to
open this file with then it will open that. but when i try it for a
second program the first forgets

so isnt a fix.

 

[Terry Danmat_UK]

I've never come across this problem. However, assuming you can still use
the RUN command - you should be able to, then perhaps doing a System
Restore to a point before you installed messenger will resolve this issue.

From the start button click on Run...

In the text box enter in the following exactly (you can copy and paste)

%SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe

Click the OK button

This will open up the System Restore wizard. Follow the instructions.

I hope this helps

Terry - danmat.com

 

[sdehal]

No can not run commands from the run menu

and my brother switched of system restore, so couldnt help me

 

[Terry Danmat_UK]

Well you don't make things easy..Never mind.
However, it would help me if you could tell me what happens when you
click on the Run... command. Do you see an error message? If so, what
does it say.
It is possible you have a virus, the W32/Swen.A@MM virus can cause
similar problems. If not a virus then the conditions are similar.

Try this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/837334/en-us

(copy and paste link into browser address if you can't click on it)

You could also try running the Windows Repair from the original XP CD.
This MAY work (back up as much data as possible before doing this - I
have never lost data with this method but the danger is there
(especially is you have made user accounts private). The instructions
are at the end.
Should any of the above fail (then you may be in a desperate (read -
clean reinstall may be required) situation), please can you supply me as
much information as possible - error messages, anti virus programs
running, XP Version and any service packs installed, etc. etc.

Best of luck

To reinstall Windows XP by starting your computer from the Windows XP
CD, follow these steps:

1. Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive, and then restart your computer.
2. When the "Press any key to boot from CD" message appears on the
screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.

Note Your computer must be configured to start from the CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive. For more information about how to configure your computer
to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, see your computer's
documentation or contact your computer manufacturer.
3. You receive the following message on the Welcome to Setup screen that
appears:
This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft Windows XP to run
on your computer:

To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.

To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console,
press R.

To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Press ENTER to set up Windows XP - DO NOT PRESS R AT THIS STAGE.
4. On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen, press F8 to agree to
the license agreement.
5. Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in
the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP.
6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall
Windows XP. After you repair Windows XP, you may have to reactivate your
copy of Windows XP

No can not run commands from the run menu

and my brother switched of system restore, so couldnt help me

--
Terry - Danmat_UK
www.danmat.com
Note:
I do not enter into Email help regarding any messages left in Newsgroups.
Any suggestions offered are "to the best of knowledge" and I will accept no
responsibility for ANY problems or loss of data/time resulting from the
following of any advice offered.

 

[sdehal]

Hi,

Thanks for the help.

I have the latest copy of xp pro all fixes and service patches up to
date.

When i go to start run, or clt alt del file run, and type in a program
name e.g. regedit.exe or msconfig or cmd... It opens up yahoo messenger
with no error messages.

I tried an inplace upgrade like you said the problem was the same.

I tried various reg fixes and still the same.

Every exe or shortcut to one opens up yahoo messenger no error
messages, I had kaspersky av with all latest definitions and it doesn't
load on boot just yahoo messenger sigh.

I wish i had an error message I could search for something then

But I tried renaming yahoo messenger then when I open someone it
prompts me to choose the program to open this with which allows me to
open up any program one at a time. Not a perm fix or a fix at all.

I uninstalled yahoo messenger with a 3rd party uninstaller and then
treied the reg fixes and same problem.

I think I need a clean install and format, any ideas before I try that?

 

[sdehal]

Hi,

Thanks for the help.

I have the latest copy of xp pro all fixes and service patches up to
date.

When i go to start run, or clt alt del file run, and type in a program
name e.g. regedit.exe or msconfig or cmd... It opens up yahoo messenger
with no error messages.

I tried an inplace upgrade like you said the problem was the same.

I tried various reg fixes and still the same.

Every exe or shortcut to one opens up yahoo messenger no error
messages, I had kaspersky av with all latest definitions and it doesn't
load on boot just yahoo messenger sigh.

I wish i had an error message I could search for something then

But I tried renaming yahoo messenger then when I open someone it
prompts me to choose the program to open this with which allows me to
open up any program one at a time. Not a perm fix or a fix at all.

I uninstalled yahoo messenger with a 3rd party uninstaller and then
treied the reg fixes and same problem.

I think I need a clean install and format, any ideas before I try that?