programs won't run - get file not found error

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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
 
SORRY THAT FORUM IS SLOW OR NO GO.
Due to server problems, you may want to post again if you
don't get an answer. Very few experts can see your problem
right now.
Sorry.
 
You probably have a trojan virus named backdoor.optix.12,
I'm currently trying to figure out a solution for it.
 

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