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My computer won't open

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Name: Wes5445
Date: December 14, 2004 at 18:02:50 Pacific
OS: XP SP 1A
CPU/Ram: 2.2/512
Comment:

Whenever I try to open "My computer" nothing happens. I've tried restarting, but it doesn't work. I've run spybot, spysweeper, and defender pro. Any suggestions?



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Name: XpUser4Real
Date: December 26, 2004 at 06:54:28 Pacific
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1. Close all instances of Internet Explorer
2. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
3. Double-click Internet Options.
4. Click the Advanced tab.
5. Under Browsing, click to clear the Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart) check box.
6. Restart Internet Explorer

Or, type Inetcpl.cpl in RUN box and follow steps 4-6. Applies to My Computer, Win Explorer, IE

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