Some shortcuts not functioning

[Guest]

Have a Dell Dimension 2400 running XP Home. Recently some of my
shortcuts/execuctables have stopped functioning. No software has been added
to machine in quite some time. Running StopZilla, Zone Alarm, and McAfee.

Examples of problems:
- an excel file in a folder on my desktop will open excel but will not open
the file.
- Can't remove a program through Add/Remove under control panel or through
uninstall menu item under software folder in Programs
- Double click on an icon on desktop doesn't launch program (does nothing!)

Thanks much in advance to anyone with suggestions.

Seth

 

[Guest]

I have excatly the same problem with my excel shortcuts... they open
perfectly once I'm in the excel, but the shortcuts or icons just don't work.
it's driving me insane!

 

[Chelsea]

Try this guys in Internet Explorer go to Tools-Internet options-select the
advanced Tab and on the settings list uncheck enable third party browser
extensions so they are disabled if you see what I mean. Now reboot Windows
XP Home. If that doesn't work log on to the system either as administator or
someone else-create an account if necessary-are your desktop icons now
alive?

Chelsea