Ad: Manage updates with the Download App
ie8 fix

Windows XP forum: One particular program won't run

by: quinncollard January 30, 2011 8:39 PM PST

Like this

0 people like this thread

Staff pick

One particular program won't run

by quinncollard - 1/30/11 8:39 PM

Hi--So, I'm running XP on a Dell Inspiron 1501. I have a program called My Photo Index that has been running just fine since I installed it several months ago, but all of a sudden stopped a few days ago. When I open it, it shows up in task manager but the program interface itself is nowhere. But it runs just fine in another (non-admin) account. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the program, run two different virus scans (Malwarebytes and Combofix), disabled all startup programs in case something was conflicting, all to no avail. I also downloaded the exefix.reg file I saw recommended in other threads and copied it (I think correctly?) to my registry but that didn't work either. This is driving me crazy so thanks in advance for any ideas y'all might have!


Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

Just A Couple Of Thoughts...

by Grif Thomas Moderator - 1/31/11 10:39 AM

In Reply to: One particular program won't run by quinncollard

1. Uninstall, then reinstall the program as YOU, the administrator.

2. You may have a corrupted profile.. Create a new account, if the program works correctly in the new account, copy all your data to the new account and close the old one.

Hope this helps.

Grif


Was this reply helpful? (0)   (0)

Staff pick

Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

You mention that the process shows ...

by Edward ODaniel - 2/1/11 10:59 AM

In Reply to: One particular program won't run by quinncollard

in Task Manager. Does it happen to show on the Task Bar?

If it shows on the Task Bar but doesn't open of restore try right clicking it and selecting to MOVE it. Then use the arrow keys to move a couple of clicks in any direction then hit the enter key.

I have a couple of apps that (apparently when the wind is just right and certain birds sat on specific branches while rain turned into hail and the sun shined bright because I an sure it has to be a rare sequence of rare events) become invisible until I do this. Outlook is one and Photo Editor is another.


Was this reply helpful? (0)   (0)

Staff pick

Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

Forum Icon Legend

  • UnreadUnread
  • ReadRead
  • Locked threadLocked thread
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  • ModeratorModerator
  • CNET StaffCNET Staff
  • Samsung StaffSamsung Staff
  • Norton Authorized Support TeamNorton Authorized Support Team
  • AVG StaffAVG Staff
  • avast! Staffavast! Staff
  • Webroot Support TeamWebroot Support Team
  • Acer Customer Experience TeamAcer Customer Experience Team
  • Windows Outreach TeamWindows Outreach Team
  • DISH staffDISH staff
  • Dell StaffDell Staff
  • Intel StaffIntel Staff
  • QuestionQuestion
  • Resolved questionResolved question
  • General discussionGeneral discussion
  • TipTip
  • Alert or warningAlert or warning
  • PraisePraise
  • RantRant

You are e-mailing the following post: Post Subject

Your e-mail address is used only to let the recipient know who sent the e-mail and in case of transmission error. Neither your address nor the recipient's address will be used for any other purpose.

Sorry, there was a problem emailing this post. Please try again.

Submit Email Cancel

Thank you. Sent email to

Close

Thank you. Sent email to

Close

You are reporting the following post: Post Subject

If you believe this post is offensive or violates the CNET Forums' Usage policies, you can report it below (this will not automatically remove the post). Once reported, our moderators will be notified and the post will be reviewed.

Offensive: Sexually explicit or offensive language

Spam: Advertisements or commercial links

Disruptive posting: Flaming or offending other users

Illegal activities: Promote cracked software, or other illegal content

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your post. Please try again.

Submit Report Cancel

Your message has been submitted and will be reviewed by our staff. Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community.

Close

Your message has been submitted and will be reviewed by our staff. Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community.

Close

You are posting a reply to: Post Subject

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Please refer to the CNET Forums policies for details. All submitted content is subject to CBS Interactive Site Terms of Use.

You are currently tracking this discussion. Click here to manage your tracked discussions.

If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended.

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your post. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem generating the preview. Please try again.

Duplicate posts are not allowed in the forums. Please edit your post and submit again.

Submit Reply Preview Cancel

Thank you, , your post has been submitted.

> Click here to view your post. > Manage your tracked discussions. > Track this discussion. Close

Thank you, , your post has been submitted and will appear on our site shortly.

Close