[This followup was posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage and a copy
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 I assume you have checked all of these for anything possibly left
over:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
And the Startup folder off of the Start menu?

 I assume you have checked services and drivers to make certain
something is not left over?

Hi Eugene,

The problem you are referring to is in fact commonplace, and is caused by the
poor way in which registry values referring to programme path are dealt with
when the pathname contains one or more spaces.

The following knowledgebase article http://support.microsoft.com/?id=220956 -
Err Msg: Cannot Find 'C:\Program' or One of Its Components  explains the problem
and how to correct the error in the registry.

CAUTION: If you are uncomfortable or unsure of what you are doing, when dealing
with editing the registry manually, I suggest you find experienced assistance. A
mistake in editing the registry may have catastrophic consequences rendering
your machine unbootable.

Although the article refers to AOL programmes causing this, I have seen
INNUMERABLE other instances - the root cause described in the knowledgebase
article is correct however, regardless of who caused it !

Hope this info helps.

Calvin.

There is no problem. You used the run command right? Try C:\PROGRAM~!\
directory. Then it means C:\Program Files, Ok?

Then you can access your programs... If that doesn't work, reformat
your Hard Drive and install Windows.