it sounds like their registry settings for launching applications is hosed. i don't know of a nice way to fix that short of reinstalling Windows unless you are comfortable using the registry editor. at least it doesn't have to be a clean install. your friend should also run a virus scan anyway, just on general principles.
Herb....
my friends computer keeps tryin to install ms money 2002. everytime he clicks on something it comes up. he tried deleting the program and installer but it keeps coming up

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