Windows system windows keep closing--XP Home

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A strange thing is happening. When I try to open a "system" window, it
will open and then close right away. For instance, if I type cmd in
the "run" space, the command window will open and then close right
away. When doing a windows update, I click on the little update icon
in the system tray and the update window opens and closes right away.

In addition, probably related, when I try to run Internet Explorer, the
same thing happens. Window opens, window closes. Nothing on the task
bar.

Art

 

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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

To repair all system files, go to Start/Run, and type (or paste in): SFC /SCANNOW

875350 - How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install: http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Byteguy" <artgetridofspam@abeconsultants.com> wrote in message news:1110323344.171995.284100@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
>A strange thing is happening. When I try to open a "system" window, it
> will open and then close right away. For instance, if I type cmd in
> the "run" space, the command window will open and then close right
> away. When doing a windows update, I click on the little update icon
> in the system tray and the update window opens and closes right away.
>
> In addition, probably related, when I try to run Internet Explorer, the
> same thing happens. Window opens, window closes. Nothing on the task
> bar.
>
> Art
>