You can try and run System File Checker:
http://www.anzwers.org/free/xpdsl/sfc.htm
To repair/reinstall I.E. 6:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q318378
To access MSCONFIG:
Start | Run: msconfig
Clcik the Startup tab and make your changes.
I was working on my neighbors computer and their screen saver won't run ! Anyone got any ideas ?
Also --Can you run internet explorer repair tool with XP ! They seem to be getting an extra ordinary amount of browser errors ! I looked in the control panel !!! No luck !
Also --Anyone no how to clear invalid start up entries from misconfig ! Thats moved to I guess !
Thanks --
Richard

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