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Name: brozismacks
Date: February 10, 2009 at 20:57:37 Pacific
OS: Windows XP
CPU/Ram: Intel Celeron & 1.24GB
Product: Dell / Inspiron 1200
Subcategory: Hardware Problems
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I was quickly going through programs folder and something clicked when I was using aolim program. I think I may have slid something somewhere and pressed enter. Since then, I have not been able to open any programs except for PDF files. The program first pulls up and then boom it quickly closes out. I tried throwing out aolim and reinstalling it, but that did not work. I really do not want to reformat the computer. Can anyone help?? Much appreciated in advance.



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Name: Tufenuf
Date: February 11, 2009 at 03:03:48 Pacific
Reply:

brozismacks, Go to the link below and scroll down to line 12 (left column) and click on "EXE (lnk and regfile) Fix for Windows XP" to download a reg file fix. Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_...

If you can't run the file do the following:
Press CTRL-ALT-DEL and open Task Manager. Once there, click File, then hold down the CTRL key and click New Task (Run). This will open a Command Prompt window. Enter REGEDIT.exe and press Enter. Once regedit is open click File>Import and locate that reg file fix, hilite it and click Open.

Tufenuf


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Name: brozismacks
Date: February 12, 2009 at 18:48:44 Pacific
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Unfortunately, I did what you said to a T, but it didn't work. I am hoping for any other suggestions. Please help!


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