Hi Maz,
Thanks for the reply.
I normally have one window open at a time, I cannot get into control panel now or anything else I have using a short cut on the desk top. If I double click My computer I get the same message, even on Recycle Bin.
I do have IE6 loaded. If it is corrupt in some way, why is it affecting all my other programmes and shortcuts???
I do have the latest McAfee downloaded. Will scan again and see what results I get.
Not sure what other info you require.
Thanks
As an update.....
Managed to get into system restore via programmes, restore to a week ago, all fine for about 30 minutes. Then total fail again even on shortcuts ......