PSE 7 won't oepn

I have been using photoshop 7 for a considerable time nad just last week it stopped working. When I try to open the software up it says it can't open because some files are missing.
I have searched the net but cannot find a resolution.
Anyone any ideas?
Thanks
Andy

Hi Ken,
Thanks again.
interestingly I've just tried to open dreamweaver and that asked me for the serial number which it has never done before. Something has clearly gone awry. Luckily I've found the box and inserted it and all is well with that.
The only change I made between both software packages working and then not was to upload a security update for windows 7.
Arghhhhhh!!!
I'm decidedly unimpressed with Adobe when you have to resort to searching for answers on a public forum because they can't be bothered to offer support to their customers. It's disgraceful. Sign of the times I think.
Thanks anyway.
Regards
Andy

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