now i got your attention,
[admin]yes it did. dont do it again.[/admin]
i never downloaded windows updates. bbut now my dad forced me to download and install them. i did.. but now i cant open several programs like Flash Mx 2004, 3ds Max, Limewire, Windows Live Messenger,. they all freeze at lading screen.. exept for wlm. it just crashes when i try to log in.
sounds like you may have some conflicts running which may be causing some issues with the update.
I would run some diagnostics tests to see what the heck is going on.
I would start here http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/default.aspx
and also run the app located at www.pcpitstop.com . Takes couple minutes to check your system, any issues will show up with solutions to solve