I'm thinking of the rabbit at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_of_Caerbannog and how moderators warn of these things a lot.
Try SAFE MODE and if that fails, System Restore to when it worked unless IOBIT has a better idea.
Bob
get a message - ShellExecuteEx get code 127. cant uninstall programs, unable to go to control panel or other on system, cant get explorer or chrome to open. Help! running Vista on hp laptop

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