control panel apps do not open

when i go into control panel, and i click on an icon such
as "system" or "add/remove programs" nothing happens.
Also, when i click on a music file in windows explorer, to
play through the default music player, it automatically
corrupts the file and it changes into an .exe file. Real
crazy. Anyone got a solution?

Problem 2 first. I think you need to run a full scan of your drive with an
up to date anti virus program as what you describe must be the result of a
virus infection.

Control Panel Does Not Open 221153
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=221153


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"AC" wrote in message
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when i go into control panel, and i click on an icon such
as "system" or "add/remove programs" nothing happens.
Also, when i click on a music file in windows explorer, to
play through the default music player, it automatically
corrupts the file and it changes into an .exe file. Real
crazy. Anyone got a solution?