Any computer geniuses out there? I've suddenly lost all contact with my
Start Menu and all icons on the Desktop. The only programs I can access are
Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and MSN Messenger. I can only access
them through the Task Manager program by hitting the Ctrl +Alt + Delete
keys. But Task Manager won't allow me to open any other programs or copy
them or print them, nothing, de rien, nada, zilch, zero. But don't worry, I
regularly back up my files -- yeah, weep, weep, weep.
Yesterday I downloaded a Java compiler from Sun Systems. It was last night
before I realized I couldn't access the Start Menu. I doubt the download
corrupted my files, but I suppose that's possible. It might be a virus --
in which case you might all have it now -- but at least you'll be able to
curse me, it doesn't seem to affect Internet shit -- so that it can be
spread?? -- very clever. I use XP Professional. I tried to reinstall it,
but the computer doesn't seem to know there's a CD player connected to it.
Any suggestions?
Mike Geary
Computer Moron of Memphis
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