ALL PROGRAMS OPEN TO IE

[Broni]

there was some type of error about a week ago

Try System Restore to before that date.

[msmurph]

how do i do that

[Broni]

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2. On the Welcome screen, click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next.

3. On the Select a Restore Point page, select the date from the calendar that shows the point you'd like to restore to, and then click Next.

4. On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, verify that the correct restore point is chosen, and then close any open programs.

5. Click Next if you are ready to proceed or click Back to change the restore point.

6. The computer will shut down automatically and reboot. On reboot, you'll see the Restoration Complete page, and then click OK.

[msmurph]

it won't open up it does what i said open IE then to File Downloader

[Broni]

Go Start>Run, and type in:
%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe
Click OK.

Do you have Windows XP CD?

[msmurph]

it didn't work and yes but its at my parents grandparents house i used it when i set his stuff up

[Broni]

I'm afraid, you'll have to get it.

[msmurph]

DO you know how I can change what my programs can open with.

[Broni]

We tried to fix it with EXE File Association Fix, and apparently, it didn't work.
I'm not aware of any other way, than running Windows repair with Windows CD.

[msmurph]

is there a way that i can competely delete the OS and reinstall it

[Broni]

Yes. You need Windows CD.
Unless, you have Recovery Partition on your computer.
In any case, all data will be lost.

How far to grandparents house?

[msmurph]

he is bringing to to my house i saved all my pictures online and my documents on a jumpdrive i just need to know how am i to delete it

[Broni]

Try repair, first: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
If it doesn't work, go for clean install: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[shirley1874]

Maybe your computer is attacked by virus, check if there is virus in your machine.

[pcgeek]

Don't mind me saying but IE is a problem in itself. They say that :"change is like a holiday" maybe consider some new browser options people.