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Google Desktop will not start.

I have re-installed Google Desk Top after the previous installation stopped working after carrying out a system clean with CCleaner. Nothing happens when I click on the shortcut and I cannot open the programme. How can I correct this ? Is there a file missing or have I deleted something by mistake ? All other programmes are working.

Cargill Sep 10, 2007

Have tried un-installing, deleting icons and re-installing but no solution.
The GDT programme is installed with a new icon but I still cannot open and run the programme.

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The shortcut on your desktop maybe the old one you said that you reinstalled the Google Desktop BUT you did not uninstall the first one. The Icon on your desktop still refers to the old installation when somewhere while you use that programm CCleaner it wipe Google Desktop. Delete the icon on your desktop and reinstall allow google to place the icon again on the desktop. I can tell you another way to go and get it but that takes another explanation.

Anonymous Sep 10, 2007

Go here and ask some one from Google to assist you.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/about.html

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re install the google desktop software. it will start to work...............

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