Windows XP Some programmes & files misbehaving!!

[bodhi]

Hey,

Just wondered if anyone knows any reason why some programmes and files are not doing what they are meant to on my computer? E.g. i had google earth working fine for a couple of months, then i installed the update and when i clicked on it, it just wouldnt open. So i uninstalled it and downloaded the latest version, and same thing, just click on the icon and no response at all.

This happens with a couple of photos too. All my pics work, except about 3 i have, where you click on them and they open and instantly shut down or just dont open at all.

Bodhi.

 

[chelseafc2005]

do have anti virus and antispy programs?? if not get some and run them you could have spyware or a virus or you might have some corrupt files
good anti spy programs
1)lavasoft adaware (free)
2)spybot s&d(free)
3)spyware blaster(free)

 

[bodhi]

Its not virus or spyware, im up to date with all that malarky. Its some other little demon somewhere!! :-/