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Old 04-23-2004, 02:28 AM   #1
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windows xp explorer task problem

My pc now will never let me open things like My Computer or Internet Explorer. everytime i try all my desktop icons disapear and im left with only my backround visible, then the icons come back, but my computer wont come up EVER! if anyone knows a solution to this, id appreaciate it.
if you need to know anything else to try to figure out whats wrong, ask away. thanx
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Old 04-23-2004, 10:52 AM   #2
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Try this out:

Start in Safe Mode, open Control Panel, Internet Options, Advanced - uncheck "allow 3rd party browser extensions".
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Old 04-27-2004, 11:58 PM   #3
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thanx alot man, that worked. you are the master
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