SP 2 doesn't allow programs to run

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adam

After I install Service Pack 2 on my XP Home machine, several programs do
not run. Specifically, they launch briefly (for less than a second) then
suddenly close on their own. The programs that don't run include:

-Internet Explorer 6.0
-Outlook Express
-Norton Antivirus
-Windows Media Player
-MSN Messenger
there are probably more...

MS Office products and other spyware removal tools work fine, however.

When I uninstall SP 2 everything is ok. I have tried 'sfc /scannow' but
that doesn't help. All the drivers are up to date. Booting into safe mode
doesn't help. There are no viruses and no spyware on the machine.

Suggestions? thanks
 

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