Unable to open Windows Explorer and other programs...

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From: Richard (rgr1938_at_mindspring.com)
Date: 02/27/04


Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:33:29 -0800


>-----Original Message-----
>I need help with an issue I can't find resolution to
>anywher else. For some reason I have been unable to open
>Windows Explorer, My Computer and Control Panel. I don't
>know what caused it to happen. Just one day I was unable
>to open any of the programs I listed. Its weird that I
>can see my system if I use the Run command and browse for
>a program to run, but I can't open Explorer. Thanks in
>advance to any help anyone can give me.
>.
>Check for malfunctioning hardware. I just had a similar
problem. My computer showed 0 objects, but would sometimes
display normally after several several minutes. Start up
was slower than before. CD-RW showed occasional blinking
light. Using Control Panel to troubleshoot said device was
functioning normally. It wasnt. I disconnected the IDE
cable and the system booted faster and my computer showed
what it should. Installed new CD-RW and allis well.



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