Does my computer have a program that allows it to open applications?Can it be deleted

[Breakstone]

So, I finally solved the virus problem that was on my computer. However, in the meantime, something else has come up.

While angry at the computer for being cranky, I deleted a file instead of quarantining it. The computer then said something like: "The file has been deleted. Reinstall it when you have the chance."

This made me a little nervous.

Then the computer told me that the (something or other) that allowed it to open up applications had gone missing. I figured Norton had quarantined it.

But, eh, the virus is gone, Norton has freed everything, and I still can't open up applications.

So is there some sort of file or program that allows me to open up applications? If so, how can I reinstall it?

 

[Painfully]

With the information you provided, it's hard to provide any good advice other than reinstall your OS.

Can I assume you didn't backup your files?

 

[thatdarncat]

what operating system are you using? and any idea what the file was that you deleted? you might be able to find it by searching your norton logs.

 

[Greyhawk_DM]

Unless you are running Win XP, just reinstall your operating system over your previous one. It will replace lost files and corrupted files, while leaving your data on your computer.
I would try this before doing a clean re-install of everything.

 

[Psionicist]

START -> RUN -> "sfc /scannow"
without the " ".

This will (on a NT-based OS such as WinXP or Win2000) check all the system files on the computer if they are valid. If a file is missing the program will copy it from the installation CD.