when i click on my desktop icon, nothing happens

[druggist]

Simply put, when i try to execute anything assoicated with windows explorer, XP just stalls then the screen flashes off for a split second and then back to the original configuration. Without any window appearing.

when it first happened there was an error message, then i accidentally said not to display the error message again and now idont see it. i wish i could see it so i could tell what the hell was going on, but i cant.

recap: click on any item on the desktop and nothing happens. as a matter of fact, i try to click anything other than an application and nothing happens. explorer, folders, etc...

please help.

i even tried restoring to a previous point, reinstalling xp, etc... chkdsk.. nothing has worked. i cant run virus software because of the problem too.

im screwed.

help!!!!

--druggist

 

[cdogg]

What kind of system do you have?

- CPU (make/model/speed)
- motherboard (make/model)
- video card
- other relevant specs you can think of

Chances are there is some kind of driver conflict. Reinstalling XP only ensures that major system components/files are present. It does not fix the registry or other 3rd party software installations.

Also, is this XP Home or Pro? ~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein

 

[druggist]

xp pro
866mhz p3 cpu
powerspec

i read the other list about the same problem, but i couldnt follow the same directions

thanks

 

[druggist]

i disabled the third party browser stuff and now my explorer works...

dont understand...

thanks to john spear