Winkey+E - "the parameter is incorrect" error message

[Andrew]

Hi,

When I press the windows key together with "E", instead
of a windows explorer window, I get an error message
stating "the parameter is incorrect".

This is Windows XP Professional.
The problem started when I got a virus - but I have
completely removed the virus since.

It would be handy if there was a registry entry that
controlled what happened when you press this shortcut key
(I can't find one) - does anyone know how this is
handled, and why it now doesn't work?

Thanks.

 

[Squire]

Right click the Windows Explorer Icon, then click properties.
Highlite the Shortcut Key window and hit the letter E key.
You should see Ctrl - Alt - E.
this is the default Shortcut to Windows Explorer.

When I hit the Windows key and E on my machine, I go to My Computer.
Must be a difference in machines.

Jerry

 

[Andrew]

I'm referring to the built-in windows key + E
functionality - on my machine this does not display my
computer/explorer or any other window!
Instead it displays an error message: "The Parameter is
Incorrect"

Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this, and/or if this
functionality can be edited via the registry?
I have a feeling that the virus that I have since cleaned
from my machine somehow edited the functionality of
winkey+E, so I'm hoping I can edit it back to the
original!

I'd really appreciate some help here!
Thanks.