computer wont launch programs

[pmiles1124]

I am using windows xp.

when I click on any of my desktop icons the programs won't open.  I have an error message from mcafee "computer not fully protected", i click on fix this, and I get an error message "unable to repair"

do i have a virus or something?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Most likely.

Visit here:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

Post the three logs here:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?action=post;board=7.0

[pmiles1124]

okay, thanks.
I went to the suggested webpage and it asks me to go to my system to discern latest software updates/programs/os.

Unfortunately, my computer will not let me open any links.  is there another way to get system information beyond the icons (that won't open)?

thanks!

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Go ahead and just follow Steps 3, 4 and 6.

[Broni]

I have an error message from mcafee "computer not fully protected"

This is pretty common McAfee error (one of the reasons to get rid of McAfee).\
The only way to fix it is to reinstall McAfee, but you make sure, you use Add\Remove first, then McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool: http://majorgeeks.com/McAfee_Consumer_Product_Removal_Tool_d5420.html