Programs won't start after getting connected

[Pablo Martelli]

Hi everybody!
I've been having this problem for a couple of weeks and I still haven't
found the way to solve it.
This is what happens: right after I get connected, I'm unable to open any
applications at all. I mean, if I try to, the hourglass comes up and then
disappears and nothing happens. After that, if I wait like 10 minutes, all
the programs I'd tried to open will suddenly appear on the screen.
I was told it could have something to do with security certificates, so I
reinstalled them all, but the problem persists.

This is my computer info:

Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2
(2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)Language: Spanish (Regional Setting: Spanish)
System Manufacturer: ASUS
System Model: A7V400-MX
BIOS: Phoenix - Award BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.1GHz
Memory: 224MB RAM
Page File: 156MB used, 437MB available

I'd really appreciate any kind of help on this matter.

 

[JJ]

First thing .... check for viruses and worms. Use a up to date antivirus
software and a scanner such as Housecall or Stinger . Run Adaware . If these
checks come back clean and the problem still remains the next step is a
repair install. This is non destructive and will repair the operating system
.. Backing up important files would be prudent. JJ