Re: Problems launching programs

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 08/16/04


Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 17:24:36 -0400

Offhand Chad, I'd say you are currently infected with a virus of some sort.
Restart the system in Safe mode, try running your antivirus software there.

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Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
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"Chad Smith" <chad@marshillchurch.net> wrote in message 
news:735301c483d4$a4d2cb80$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Two specific programs aren't launching on my new xp pro
> install: Mozilla and Norton virus scanner.  Both of these
> programs seemed to install correctly, but now when I
> double click on their icons, they won't launch.  I even
> found the "target" for the links and they won't launch
> from there.  Both of the programs ran fine on my home
> edition before i installed pro.  any advise? 


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