Bridge will not launching on PS CS4

I have windows XP.  Bridge will not launch for CS4.  We have tried to restore to a previous version, uninstalled and installed the program.  Restored the previous versions of my plug in software.  Bridge still wont launch.  I can still gain access to my images through the control on the dropdown menu to open.  Bridge is just a lot faster and more convenient.  If anyone has any suggestions are can help that would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks

Bridge CS4 has a Open at login option where it will open when you launch Windows. It will be in the system tray.
In Bridge:
Edit>Preferences>Advanced, "Start Bridge at logon"   then restart Windows.
If that fails see if anyone in the Bridge forum can help. Bridge General Discussion

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