Invalid configuration/terminated palm desktop

when i click on the icon to my palm desktop, i get this message
"invalid configuration. terminating palm desktop"
how do i get it working again?
Post relates to: Palm Vx

try to see if what are the options under compatibility mode.
if it is unchecked right, it's grayed out so just check the box for compatibility mode.
once it's enable try to check what are options.
Post relates to: Treo 680 (Unlocked GSM)

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