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shortcuts and most programs wont open

Apr 5, 2004 11:42AM PDT

I am running windows xp professional. Using DSL. I cannot open shortcuts on desktop or most programs, control panel, my computer, etc. After re-setting gateway router got internet back, but nothing else. When I click on a program or icon, desktop flashes, goes to blank screen then comes back without opening anything. Help!

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Re:shortcuts and most programs wont open
Apr 7, 2004 12:11AM PDT
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Re:shortcuts and most programs wont open
Apr 7, 2004 2:01AM PDT

morgaine, Go to the link below, click on "Win XP Fixes", click on "File Association Fixes", the download & run the "EXE File Association Fix (Restore default association for EXE files)"

Running the online virus scan recommended is also a good idea.


http://www.dougknox.com/index.html

Larry