Norton Antivirus 2006 problem

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I am online on my lap top right now as I don't trust to work on my desktop right now.

My desktop computer developed a problem when I installed N AV 2006. I was running 2002 and I had to remove it when I installed 2006. I run Windows XP Home edition.

After I rebooted, I can now not access anything except I can still access the internet (as my browser short cuts work) but none of my start up programs get loaded and none of my shortcuts work. I can't even access my control panel.
Everything is still there, I just can't access anything. I download things for help but can't get to them. I have been calling Symantec but have been left on hold for long periods for tech support.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

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Ouch that sucks.......I also had to upgrade to Norton 2006 running on XP but haven't encountered that particular problem you mentioned. What I now notice is that it takes at least 50% longer to load all the start-up programs when I re-start my computer and now takes longer to open applications (explorer etc.) but once running everything appears to run as fast as it did before the upgrade. I chalk this up to norton 2006 doing more security checks etc....at least thats what I assume ...anyone have any idea how to speed this up ? Thanks.