From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: April 23, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: programs won't start
>
> Leo,
>
> When I start my computer with xp in normal mode, it appears
> to boot into windows ok. Once there, I attempt to start an
> application (for example internet explorer) and I get the
> hour glass for a second but it does not start. All
> applications behave the same. In task manager, I cannot
> close explorer either. I am able to work in safe mode with
> networking, but nothing works in normal mode.
>
> Any ideas?
I would check for both spyware and viruses. It certainly
sounds like something is running (in normal mode) that's
interfering with normal operation, and those are the most
likely candidate.
Thanks for asking,
Leo
Article 92
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Viruses and Malware
