Originally Posted by Aladdin Sane

When I started my computer the Ad-aware SE Pro gave a warning that the registry was being changed. I was surprised because I haven't recently installed a new program. It asks if you want to allow or block. I clicked block. It kept asking over and over and I continued to say block. Finally I checked automatically block, and Ad-aware stopped with the warnings.

Now I think I told it to block some essential parts of windows because when I try to start programs they won't start, and many of my icons have reverted to the generic icon. I can't open the System folder, Add or Remove Programs, and most other folders in the Control Panel. Also, no programs load at startup. Ad-aware won't even start. I'm screwed.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
AS