All folders on desktop that point to c:/documents and settings, do not open. The pointer will turn to an hour glass then revert back to a pointer. If I create a new folder I will not be able to open it, all aftermarket program folders work fine. I am not able to open control panels or the printers folder. I may have gotten a virus but Norton has not detected anything. Norton Win doctor di dno tfind anything wrong. I also ran the command sfc/scannow. Any thoughts -
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Jump to PostDo you have a WinXP CD? Well this isn't a good start at all dude. Call me if you need assistant dont forget to leave your number.
Jump to Postcreate a new user and see if it has the same problem .you user may be corrupt .
Jump to PostTime to reformat buddy seriously.
Jump to PostReformatting wipes out everything in your computer so you can start fresh as if you just bought the machine. You will have to reinstall all of your software. However, it lets you start with a clean bug-free error-free system that is usually a lot faster (as computer speed deteriorates over …
Jump to Posthttp://www.blackviper.com/Articles/OS/InstallXPPro/installxppro1.htm
Here are your step by step instructions enjoy.
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