What exactly occurs when you try to load Messenger (assuming loading is the specific
problem)? Any error messages appearing?
As well, with your other issue, do programs just simply fail to appear, or do you see
messages appearing there also?
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
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