unable to open any programs!!!

[Llana]

I am currently having a problem where i try to open a
filefrom start menu, or desktop and it will not open. at
all! internet explorer was the first to do this and now
more and more programs are doing it. i have tried
installing updates and spent hours searching for info on
here. does anyone know how to help me get this thing back
into normal status??? please help!!!

llana

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Is there any error message associated with this behavior? If there is and
its something along the lines of "file not found", see www.dougknox.com, Win
XP Fixes, File Association Fixes. You'll be interested in the LNK and EXE
File Association Fixes.

 

[jschiss]

I'm experiencing the same problem. Internet explorer is
the only program I can access. Everything else gives me
the following Wndows message: "Windows cannot access the
specified device, path or file. You may not have the
appropriate permissions to access the item."

 

[Mike]

Also check for viruses

-----Original Message-----
Is there any error message associated with this behavior? If there is and
its something along the lines of "file not found", see

www.dougknox.com, Win

 

[Guest]

Does anyone kmow if this person got help

I am having the same problems

 

[Malke]

Does anyone kmow if this person got help

I am having the same problems

You can do a search on Google Groups for this person's name if you want
to find any threads connected with them. As for the problem, there
isn't enough information provided from either of you to get a good
answer. Here are generic troubleshooting steps for you to take:

General Windows troubleshooting: 1) scan with current antivirus using
updated definitions; 2) remove spyware with tools such as Spybot S&D
(www.security.kolla.de) and/or Ad-aware (www.lavasoftusa.com) - note
that it is a good idea to do virus and spyware scans in Safe Mode; 3)
delete temporary and Temporary Internet Files; 4) stop unnecessary
services/programs from running at startup (see www.blackviper.com for a
listing of services). After making sure the computer is clean - does
the problem persist? If yes, then post back with details or contact
good local computer repair shop.

Malke