Error box that says: C:\Windows\system32\winver.exe application not found

I have problems to run many of my programs. I recently had my laptop worked on and now can't open itunes for example.  I tried to uninstall and install the program, but it still will not work. My firefox opens not either. It says that it cannot open this type of file, because it is unable to recognize. Please let me know what to do. I'll try to install updates for Windows Vista to see if it would help. Thank you for your help, Shana

Svoss490,

Take a look at this article which explains how to use the System File Checker that will replace the missing system files:

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

Hope that helps!

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