Re: Double click on User Accounts and nothing!

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Cali Tech wrote:

> This computer was infected by some viruses and Spyware. I have cleaned
> everything up and it is running better. Execpt for the printers don't
> start. I have to go start the print spooler manualy. I found that it
> is because I had a lexmark printer installed. But the one strange
> thing is I can't open the User Accounts. No Error no nothing. Any
> Clues or will I have to do a repair?

If you are 100% sure that the computer is completely clean and are still
having problems, there is always the possibility that system files were
damaged by the malware. You can first try using the System File
Checker:

Start>Run sfc /scannow [enter]

If that doesn't do it for you, a Repair Install might:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

As always, make sure all important data is backed up before doing the
Repair Install in case things go sour.

Malke
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