Can't Launch Apps - Error 14001

[jpjpjp]

Hi,

When I try to launch most applications I get the message:

This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.

I believe its error 14001 but cant find a solution.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

Jon

[jmatt]

You may be able to get more info from the Event viewer .
HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;308427

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Windows XP Events and Errors
Enter the message source and ID in the text field, then click G
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/support/ee.asp

Or ,

http://www.eventid.net/search.asp

Or ,

Windows Error Generator
http://www.netdevel.net.nz/index.php...devel/software
Ever wondered what Error(312) means ? Look it up with this, or have it list all the errors your operating system is able to give. Also good for programmers who need to throw a specific system error. Go to Software menu.

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If you want to stop a blue screen auto reboot so you can read the error message from the screen:

Go to Start -> Control Panel -> System
Go to Advanced
Under the Startup and Recovery section, click Settings...
Under System Failure un-check "Automatically restart"