Windows Explorer and My Computer Problem

[aussiem]

If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.

Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not Internet)
Explorer and My Computer.

After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.

Can anyone help?

[Will Denny]

Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error =
messages? If so, could you please post back with the details?

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message =
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|=20
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not =
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|=20
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I =
can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them =
directly.
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| Can anyone help?
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[Will Denny]

Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error =
messages? If so, could you please post back with the details?

--=20

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message =
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|=20
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not =
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|=20
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I =
can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them =
directly.
|=20
| Can anyone help?
|=20
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[aussiem]

Thanks for the reply.

No, no error messages at all. The only thing that I find unusual is when I
log off or close down after this problem occurs I get a box telling me that
the Proxy Desktop is closing down. I don't recall ever seeing anything like
this in the past. Is it connected?



"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error messages?
If so, could you please post back with the details?

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
|
| Can anyone help?
|
|


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[aussiem]

Thanks for the reply.

No, no error messages at all. The only thing that I find unusual is when I
log off or close down after this problem occurs I get a box telling me that
the Proxy Desktop is closing down. I don't recall ever seeing anything like
this in the past. Is it connected?



"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error messages?
If so, could you please post back with the details?

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
|
| Can anyone help?
|
|


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[Kelly]

Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of them
and yes, all of them:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
there is no support):
http://www.desktopproxy.com/

If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>
> Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> Internet)
> Explorer and My Computer.
>
> After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
> get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
>

[Kelly]

Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of them
and yes, all of them:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
there is no support):
http://www.desktopproxy.com/

If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>
> Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> Internet)
> Explorer and My Computer.
>
> After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
> get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
>

[aussiem]

Thanks for the reply.

No, no error messages at all. The only thing that I find unusual is when I
log off or close down after this problem occurs I get a box telling me that
the Proxy Desktop is closing down. I don't recall ever seeing anything like
this in the past. Is it connected?



"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error messages?
If so, could you please post back with the details?

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
|
| Can anyone help?
|
|


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[aussiem]

Thanks for the reply.

No, no error messages at all. The only thing that I find unusual is when I
log off or close down after this problem occurs I get a box telling me that
the Proxy Desktop is closing down. I don't recall ever seeing anything like
this in the past. Is it connected?



"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error messages?
If so, could you please post back with the details?

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
|
| Can anyone help?
|
|


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[aussiem]

Thanks for the reply.

No, no error messages at all. The only thing that I find unusual is when I
log off or close down after this problem occurs I get a box telling me that
the Proxy Desktop is closing down. I don't recall ever seeing anything like
this in the past. Is it connected?



"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error messages?
If so, could you please post back with the details?

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
|
| Can anyone help?
|
|


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[aussiem]

Thanks for the reply.

No, no error messages at all. The only thing that I find unusual is when I
log off or close down after this problem occurs I get a box telling me that
the Proxy Desktop is closing down. I don't recall ever seeing anything like
this in the past. Is it connected?



"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error messages?
If so, could you please post back with the details?

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
|
| Can anyone help?
|
|


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[aussiem]

Thanks for the reply.

No, no error messages at all. The only thing that I find unusual is when I
log off or close down after this problem occurs I get a box telling me that
the Proxy Desktop is closing down. I don't recall ever seeing anything like
this in the past. Is it connected?



"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error messages?
If so, could you please post back with the details?

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
|
| Can anyone help?
|
|


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.668 / Virus Database: 430 - Release Date: 24/04/2004

[Kelly]

Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of them
and yes, all of them:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
there is no support):
http://www.desktopproxy.com/

If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>
> Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> Internet)
> Explorer and My Computer.
>
> After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
> get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
>

[Kelly]

Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of them
and yes, all of them:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
there is no support):
http://www.desktopproxy.com/

If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>
> Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> Internet)
> Explorer and My Computer.
>
> After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
> get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
>

[Kelly]

Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of them
and yes, all of them:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
there is no support):
http://www.desktopproxy.com/

If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>
> Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> Internet)
> Explorer and My Computer.
>
> After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
> get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
>

[Kelly]

Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of them
and yes, all of them:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
there is no support):
http://www.desktopproxy.com/

If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>
> Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> Internet)
> Explorer and My Computer.
>
> After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
> get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
>

[Kelly]

Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of them
and yes, all of them:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
there is no support):
http://www.desktopproxy.com/

If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>
> Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> Internet)
> Explorer and My Computer.
>
> After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
> get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
>

[aussiem]

Thanks for the reply.

No, no error messages at all. The only thing that I find unusual is when I
log off or close down after this problem occurs I get a box telling me that
the Proxy Desktop is closing down. I don't recall ever seeing anything like
this in the past. Is it connected?



"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

On trying to open these programs, initially, do you see any error messages?
If so, could you please post back with the details?

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
| If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
|
| Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
Internet)
| Explorer and My Computer.
|
| After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
| eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
| get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
|
| Can anyone help?
|
|


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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[Kelly]

Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of them
and yes, all of them:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
there is no support):
http://www.desktopproxy.com/

If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>
> Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> Internet)
> Explorer and My Computer.
>
> After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I can
> get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
>

[aussiem]

Thanks for all your help!

Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after Net
Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it had
only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.

I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.

Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.



"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
them
> and yes, all of them:
>
> Ad-Aware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Spybot
> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>
> CWShredder (Line 313)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Hijack This
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>
> Free Online Virus Scan
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>
> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
> there is no support):
> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>
> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "aussiem" > wrote in message
> ...
> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
> >
> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> > Internet)
> > Explorer and My Computer.
> >
> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
can
> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> >
>
>

[aussiem]

Thanks for all your help!

Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after Net
Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it had
only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.

I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.

Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.



"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
them
> and yes, all of them:
>
> Ad-Aware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Spybot
> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>
> CWShredder (Line 313)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Hijack This
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>
> Free Online Virus Scan
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>
> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
> there is no support):
> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>
> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "aussiem" > wrote in message
> ...
> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
> >
> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> > Internet)
> > Explorer and My Computer.
> >
> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
can
> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> >
>
>

[aussiem]

Thanks for all your help!

Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after Net
Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it had
only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.

I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.

Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.



"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
them
> and yes, all of them:
>
> Ad-Aware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Spybot
> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>
> CWShredder (Line 313)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Hijack This
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>
> Free Online Virus Scan
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>
> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
> there is no support):
> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>
> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "aussiem" > wrote in message
> ...
> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
> >
> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> > Internet)
> > Explorer and My Computer.
> >
> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
can
> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> >
>
>

[aussiem]

Thanks for all your help!

Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after Net
Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it had
only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.

I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.

Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.



"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
them
> and yes, all of them:
>
> Ad-Aware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Spybot
> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>
> CWShredder (Line 313)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Hijack This
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>
> Free Online Virus Scan
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>
> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
> there is no support):
> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>
> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "aussiem" > wrote in message
> ...
> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
> >
> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> > Internet)
> > Explorer and My Computer.
> >
> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
can
> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> >
>
>

[aussiem]

Thanks for all your help!

Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after Net
Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it had
only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.

I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.

Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.



"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
them
> and yes, all of them:
>
> Ad-Aware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Spybot
> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>
> CWShredder (Line 313)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Hijack This
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>
> Free Online Virus Scan
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>
> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
> there is no support):
> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>
> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "aussiem" > wrote in message
> ...
> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
> >
> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> > Internet)
> > Explorer and My Computer.
> >
> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
can
> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> >
>
>

[aussiem]

Thanks for all your help!

Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after Net
Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it had
only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.

I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.

Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.



"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
them
> and yes, all of them:
>
> Ad-Aware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Spybot
> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>
> CWShredder (Line 313)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Hijack This
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>
> Free Online Virus Scan
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>
> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
> there is no support):
> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>
> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "aussiem" > wrote in message
> ...
> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
> >
> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> > Internet)
> > Explorer and My Computer.
> >
> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
can
> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> >
>
>

[aussiem]

Thanks for all your help!

Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after Net
Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it had
only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.

I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.

Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.



"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
them
> and yes, all of them:
>
> Ad-Aware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Spybot
> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>
> CWShredder (Line 313)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Hijack This
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>
> Free Online Virus Scan
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>
> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
> there is no support):
> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>
> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and post
> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "aussiem" > wrote in message
> ...
> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
> >
> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
> > Internet)
> > Explorer and My Computer.
> >
> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
can
> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> >
>
>

[Kelly]

Most welcome and thanks for the feedback. Will make a note of that. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after
> Net
> Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it
> had
> only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.
>
> I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.
>
> Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.
>
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
>> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
>> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
> them
>> and yes, all of them:
>>
>> Ad-Aware
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>>
>> Spybot
>> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>>
>> CWShredder (Line 313)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Hijack This
>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>>
>> Free Online Virus Scan
>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>>
>> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
>> there is no support):
>> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>>
>> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and
>> post
>> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "aussiem" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>> >
>> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
>> > Internet)
>> > Explorer and My Computer.
>> >
>> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
>> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
> can
>> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>> >
>> > Can anyone help?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

[Kelly]

Most welcome and thanks for the feedback. Will make a note of that. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after
> Net
> Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it
> had
> only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.
>
> I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.
>
> Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.
>
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
>> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
>> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
> them
>> and yes, all of them:
>>
>> Ad-Aware
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>>
>> Spybot
>> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>>
>> CWShredder (Line 313)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Hijack This
>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>>
>> Free Online Virus Scan
>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>>
>> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
>> there is no support):
>> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>>
>> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and
>> post
>> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "aussiem" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>> >
>> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
>> > Internet)
>> > Explorer and My Computer.
>> >
>> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
>> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
> can
>> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>> >
>> > Can anyone help?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

[Kelly]

Most welcome and thanks for the feedback. Will make a note of that. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after
> Net
> Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it
> had
> only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.
>
> I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.
>
> Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.
>
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
>> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
>> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
> them
>> and yes, all of them:
>>
>> Ad-Aware
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>>
>> Spybot
>> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>>
>> CWShredder (Line 313)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Hijack This
>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>>
>> Free Online Virus Scan
>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>>
>> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
>> there is no support):
>> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>>
>> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and
>> post
>> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "aussiem" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>> >
>> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
>> > Internet)
>> > Explorer and My Computer.
>> >
>> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
>> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
> can
>> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>> >
>> > Can anyone help?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

[Kelly]

Most welcome and thanks for the feedback. Will make a note of that. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after
> Net
> Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it
> had
> only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.
>
> I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.
>
> Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.
>
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
>> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
>> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
> them
>> and yes, all of them:
>>
>> Ad-Aware
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>>
>> Spybot
>> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>>
>> CWShredder (Line 313)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Hijack This
>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>>
>> Free Online Virus Scan
>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>>
>> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
>> there is no support):
>> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>>
>> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and
>> post
>> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "aussiem" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>> >
>> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
>> > Internet)
>> > Explorer and My Computer.
>> >
>> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
>> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
> can
>> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>> >
>> > Can anyone help?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

[Kelly]

Most welcome and thanks for the feedback. Will make a note of that. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after
> Net
> Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it
> had
> only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.
>
> I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.
>
> Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.
>
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
>> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
>> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
> them
>> and yes, all of them:
>>
>> Ad-Aware
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>>
>> Spybot
>> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>>
>> CWShredder (Line 313)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Hijack This
>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>>
>> Free Online Virus Scan
>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>>
>> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
>> there is no support):
>> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>>
>> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and
>> post
>> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "aussiem" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>> >
>> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
>> > Internet)
>> > Explorer and My Computer.
>> >
>> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
>> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
> can
>> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>> >
>> > Can anyone help?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

[Kelly]

Most welcome and thanks for the feedback. Will make a note of that. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after
> Net
> Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it
> had
> only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.
>
> I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.
>
> Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.
>
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
>> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
>> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
> them
>> and yes, all of them:
>>
>> Ad-Aware
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>>
>> Spybot
>> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>>
>> CWShredder (Line 313)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Hijack This
>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>>
>> Free Online Virus Scan
>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>>
>> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
>> there is no support):
>> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>>
>> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and
>> post
>> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "aussiem" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>> >
>> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
>> > Internet)
>> > Explorer and My Computer.
>> >
>> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
>> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
> can
>> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>> >
>> > Can anyone help?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

[Kelly]

Most welcome and thanks for the feedback. Will make a note of that. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"aussiem" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Although, I don't know if it's relevant any longer. I noticed that after
> Net
> Nanny became activated, the problem would occur, and I realized that it
> had
> only started in the first place after I'd installed Net Nanny.
>
> I have uninstalled it and everything now seems to be working fine.
>
> Still, I'll keep this post for reference. Thanks again.
>
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Proxy Desktop, has not been clearly defined nor found to the exact words.
>> Other XP users with this issue "claimed" to have run cleaners to exclude.
>> However, without seeing this for myself, I would suggest running all of
> them
>> and yes, all of them:
>>
>> Ad-Aware
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>>
>> Spybot
>> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>>
>> CWShredder (Line 313)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Hijack This
>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>>
>> Free Online Virus Scan
>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>>
>> And if, per chance it is named Desktop Proxy, check in here (even though
>> there is no support):
>> http://www.desktopproxy.com/
>>
>> If none of the above applies, run the Startup Tracker listed here and
>> post
>> the finding in your reply, minus the extra's.
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "aussiem" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > If this is the wrong group please accept my apologies and redirect me.
>> >
>> > Lately I have been experiencing strange problems with Windows (not
>> > Internet)
>> > Explorer and My Computer.
>> >
>> > After I reboot or log off and then on again everything works fine, but
>> > eventually I cannot open either of them. Everything else opens, and I
> can
>> > get to them through Word and Excel etc, but I can't open them directly.
>> >
>> > Can anyone help?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>