I am unable to open up the System Restore option in Windows XP.  It opens the window, but it's entirely blank except for the title System Restore in the header bar.  Similar problem is OCCURRING with the SEARCH feature.  Any suggestions?

Would this be related to not being able to open links that don't open in new windows using Internet Explorer?  The problems began at the same time if my memory serves me correctly.  Symantec AntiVirus is not catching any sign of viruses, so I don't know what may have caused the problem...Did you install any new hardware or software right before this happened?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Spybot Search & Destroy and Symantec AntiVirus were both ADDED to my comp right before this happened.   I've delted Spybot after seeing if I could restore anything it removed (unsuccessful at that, though).  Still not working properly.Were you ever able to run a virus scan? Also, who is your computer manufacturer?

[glb]Flame[/glb]The virus scan did not detect anything, and I'm fairly certain that it's newer software.  The manufacturer is Dell.see if this brings it BACK...re-boot pc and hold down the f8 key and chose last good config..