Tom wrote:

> Hi
>
> Using XP Pro on my pc something has happened to cause applications not to
> open i.e. IE6, Word, Access
>
> Have tried booting up using Last known good configuration but with same
> results.
>
> Any suggestions as to what is causing the problem and how to correct would
> be appreciated
>
> TIA
>
> Tom
>
>

I see Malke responded on malware checking. That should be a regular
maintenance task. Here are some more links on that.

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper’s Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

What about other .exe files? Can they be run or not? If no .exe files
can be run one option is to run the .exe file fix from Doug Knox' site:

http://www.dougknox.com/
XP Fixes
File Association Fixes
EXE File Association Fix (Restore default association for EXE files)

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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User