Can not open programs


  1. Hirise123
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    win 7 and win xp pro
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    Can not open programs


    Hi, I received windows updates on 2-9-11, since then I can not open most of the programs in win 7 ultimate. I have a duel boot with win XP Pro, I am using xp now. I can not open restore points to go to an earlier time. Most of the programs will not open in my computer. I can not open FireFox or internet explorer. The anti virus and spy-ware programs worked but came up with nothing. Has any one had a problem with these updates?
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Hirise, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You might see if you may be able to do a system restore at boot instead using a restore point dated when you did not have this issue.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. Hirise123
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    Thank you Brink. I could not restore to another date, all the restore dates were deleted. I deleted win updates, none of them were the cause. Deleted and reinstalled programs till I found it. It ended up being Threat Fire, an anti-virus program. Thank you, Hirise
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  6. Brink
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    That's great news Hirise. Thank you for posting back with your results and solution. :)
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