I just got done reinstalling windows xp cuz i deleted a partition that had a grub boot loader. But thats besides the point. I installed Netscape 7.1 and it wont run. Worked before the reformat.

Well, the reinstalling was unnecessary because there are plenty of ways to reload the MS bootloader, but that's beside the point..

In order to help you, as Poert said, we gotta have any error messages or something to tell us what happens. We can't tell you why it might not run without symptoms. If you try to run it, does nothing ever appear? Do you get a splash screen? Does it start then go away like a crash? Anything?

Also, might check the netscape directory and see if there's a .log file- if there is, it might provide clues.

I click on the Netscape Icon and nothing happens, not even an error message. Absolutely nothing. It is very wierd. I even brought up the task manager and nothing of netscape is in there.

Netscape 7.1 no run

I have the same problem. Reloaded xp due to a regedit blunder. Reloaded netscape 7.1. When I click it nothing happens. It trys to start, kind of like it is referencing something, but I don't even see the hard drive being accessed, not at all. I re-installed netscape, I also liiked at the log file and it looks normal.

yea....sounds to me a complete reformat is in need to get netscape 7.1 running again. The fact is certain netscape files reside in hidden folders other than the program files and windows folders. And these files are what is corrupted and cannot be found. Something Netscape can fix in a new version whenever that will be released.

If it's not too late, here is the true answer to your problem . Go to this link ... http://home.att.net/~cherokee67/ns71startupnot.html ... Remember, it is never a smart plan to uninstall the operating system because an application doesn't work. That's like overhauling an engine because you broke a spark plug. Take the broken plug out, replace, don't touch the rest of the engine. Same plan applies to Windows. Good luck.

Steverz, thanks for the note... I fixed the problem another way:

1. Run a registry editor and delete every key with "netscape", "mozilla" and "aol"

2. Delete the directorys as you said:
~\Program Files\Netscape\Netscape\
~\Program Files\Common Files\mozilla.org\GRE
~\Program Files\mozilla.org\ (if you unzipped, or installed Mozilla)
Clear the C:\WINDOWS\temp folder

3. Reinstalled Netscape

Than worked fo me on XP Pro.