Can't launch any applications

[chargeois]

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After downloading the "critical" Windows update for
nVidia (using XP Home version), I cannot launch ANY
applications. Sometimes the apps start, but then shut
down immediately. Otherwise the computer appears to be
running all right.

[Will Denny]

Hi

Any Nvidia updates are only classed as 'recommended'. Try uninstalling =
the Nvidia update to see if that helps.

Will

"chargeois" > wrote in message =
...
> After downloading the "critical" Windows update for=20
> nVidia (using XP Home version), I cannot launch ANY=20
> applications. Sometimes the apps start, but then shut=20
> down immediately. Otherwise the computer appears to be=20
> running all right.


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[chargeois]

I can't even install/uninstall anything. As I said, I
cannot launch anything.

>-----Original Message-----
>Hi
>
>Any Nvidia updates are only classed as 'recommended'.
Try uninstalling the Nvidia update to see if that helps.
>
>Will
>
>"chargeois" > wrote in
message ...
>> After downloading the "critical" Windows update for
>> nVidia (using XP Home version), I cannot launch ANY
>> applications. Sometimes the apps start, but then shut
>> down immediately. Otherwise the computer appears to
be
>> running all right.
>
>
>---
>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>Checked by AVG anti-virus system
(http://www.grisoft.com).
>Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date:
19/08/2003
>.
>

[Bob S.]

Try going into Safe Mode - Keep pressing F8 while the system is rebooting.
Then see if the programs will run. You should also be able to remove the
nVidia update in Safe Mode.

Bob S.