My Windows ME displays "Explorer has caused an error in SHELL32.DLL.
Explorer will now close. If you continue to experience problems try
re-starting your computer" after entering start up password. The system then
hangs until rebooted which repeats the same error sequence & hanging.

The problem occurred after uninstalling Norton Antivirus and Firewall S/W.

I can access Safe Mode but have no System Restore Points.

If I insert the Windows ME recovery floppy and CD-ROM into their drives they
are ignored at start up.

All solutions advice greatly appreciated.