My computer will not access my files

SALVATION is mitch

my computer will access all my files. When I click to use something on my computer, even my internet it tells me that 'it can find files or programs. so he will ask me to choose a program sometimes run the program that previous I click but when I do nothing happens. Therefore, if and there are ideas I'd love to hear them. whatever can help.

Thanks for the help, mitch

Without knowing anything about your computer and its recent history, I can only give you general information:

1. run .exe from Doug Knox fix. The fix is not an .exe file so can be run. http://www.dougknox.com/XP/file_assoc.htm

2. perform a full scan for malware. http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

If this does not resolve the problem, we need to know much more about your computer. Check out these links for what details to include:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#how-to-write

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 - how to ask a Question

MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

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