Flash CS4 Parameter is incorrect

I ahve seen a few threads on this but can't resolve my issue.
CS4 was working fine for a few weeks, then yesterday I opened an FLA and got an error pop-up that said "Parameter is Incorrect". The error happened for all FLA files. I could save changes but could not preveiw or publish (same Parameter is Incorrect error as on starting CS4). I even made a blank FLA and it wouldn't work either.
Relized today during more testing that this error only happens any time I open a file that is on my desktop (running XP). Same file moved into another folder (Even desktop\newfolder) works fine.
Any ideas?
Thanks

Hello guys, did you figure out the fix of this bug? It just happen to my CS4 2 days ago and I don't know what to do. I searched all over the web but noting.
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