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I have the same problem - on two different PCs... I have been trying to fix them for months --
It is some sort of program or virus. Everything worked fine on my pc until one day I installed Yasa Video demo, and DIVX5 codecs. I also installed a "free" video conversion program (I dont remember the name, dvdx or something) - Anyways, after doing so, I had spyware and viruses out the butt. The machine wouldnt open USERs in control panel.
My second machine worked, until I installed these apps on it. Then, I realized that NOTEPAD.exe was infected on both machines(Because it would insert itself into RUN, and tried to access the internet) - Apparently, running notepad put the spyware back on, and made USERS not open.
I've gotten rid of most of the spyware, but get this - NORTON wont open either, so much for the viruses. No Norton & no Users. I dont get it ....
I hope this helps, maybe we can figure out what program did it and how to fix it. I beleive it was either DIVX 5.1 or dvdx ....
Peace !
BZ
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