Right, I've deleted all DesktopX and then re-installed. Problem still exists so I'm sure it's connected with some other program.
Anyone know of a program or setting that might cause this to happen. I am also using 'Windowblinds', 'Iconpackager','Nextstart' etc.
This is driving me MAD!!! All other aspects of DesktopX work perfectly.

I have just tried 'Run' to go to the URL and that doesn't work either so I agree that the problem is elsewhere.But where ??????????????????????????/

Windows XP has many features and security settings You may have activated this undesired effect by chance... although I do not know of a specific setting I can give you two places too look. Please note I use XP Pro and you may not have full access to these tools if you are using XP Home.
1. in your accessories menu under Administrative tools... did you disable any services recently? If so change them back to their default.
2. gpedit.msc most likely if the change was here it was done by a program but you can browse around and see what settings there are. But be sure to read the description of each b4 making any changes. Sorry I couldn't be of more help then that.

sorry for #2 just type gpedit.msc in the run dialog box.

&tatic - I do not seem to have 'gpedit.msc' unless that doesn't work either. I am using XP Home though so that might explain it.
The only thing I have touched in the Administritive (System)tools is 'Defrag'. Could that cause any problems.

That is doubtful however a prog could have changed some settings on you... tracking this down would be an evil job at the very least. If you have only encountered this problem recently might I suggest you try to "back up the clock" use system restore... restore your system back a few days maybe even a week or two. Unfortunately if this problem is beyond the reach of System Restore you may need to reinstall. One more tool you might try is the system file checker. Should it be a corrupt file this will fix it. Have your XP disk on hand just incase. In the run dialog box type "sfc /scannow" note the space between the sfc and the / then press enter... now if your not able to run anything from the run dialog I would have to say definitely something is corrupted. if sfc is able to run reboot and try your url short cut again.

One other thing to consider is: Windows XP did not until a recent recommended windows update did not handle browsers other then IE very well... so if your using a different browser then IE as default make sure you visit the update site and install the update for other default browsers.