The solution for my XP machine was to move the folder "Microsoft" from Program Files to My Documents. Microsoft is the folder that is being opened at Startup. The only contents of my Microsoft folder was the "Search Enhancement Pack" folder. Moving the Microsoft folder prevents it from automatically opening at Startup. Problem solved!

alanis spacing and brackets (not parenthesis) must be exact when putting in a command this must be done exactly pay attention to the spaces and the brackets, put your key in place of the one in these brackets. Notice the space between c / and between x (bracket msiexec /x (299CF645-48C7-4FA1-8BCD-5CE200CF180D) and clicking OK. ok for some reasons this stupid reply box is changing what I am typing you need to use brackets and it is showing up here as parenthesis but be sure the spacing is properly done. You can see the actual way it should be typed on the link I had provided in my earlier post.

From CPSC.gov: "Name of Product: Battery packs used with Polaroid-brand portable DVD players Units: About 165,000 Manufacturer/Importer: Petters Consumer Brands LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn. Hazard: The battery can overheat and melt the plastic case while recharging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Petters Consumer Brands has received eight reports of batteries overheating, melting the plastic case, or units smoking during the recharging process. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves external battery packs used with the Polaroid-brand portable DVD players in 7-inch and 8-inch screen sizes. The 7-inch DVD player has model number PDV-0700 and 8-inch player has a model number of PDV-0800. The players and battery packs are silver in color. The battery packs attach to the bottom of the DVD player. Sold at: Various electronics and department stores nationwide from May 2003 through March 2004 for between $150 and $350. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using and stop recharging the battery packs immediately and contact Petters Consumer Brands for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue using the portable DVD player without the battery, by detaching it from the unit, and plugging in the DC Cord or the AC Power Adapter. Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Petters Consumer Brands toll-free at (866) 866-6292 anytime to arrange for a replacement battery pack, or visit the companyÂs Web site at www.Polaroid.com to sign up for the recall." The complete article, with serial numbers and pictures, is linked below... TJ Here is a link that might be useful: CPSC.gov / CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players

You've done about all you can do yourself. The unit could have an internal problem, which should be checked out by a qualified technician.