Help! Error message when trying to open Corel Draw in Windows XP

[iaddict]

I'm running Windows XP in Parallels. Out of the blue, I can't open Corel Draw 12 anymore. I get this message: "Valid workspace file not found at the path specified. End element was missinge the character '>'. " I have done a search on Corel's site and Microsoft's and not found this. Did a Google search and nothing came up. I have uninstalled Corel 3 times and re-installed it, still, I get this message. I don't know how to do a re-install of Windows XP or a way to use my install disk to repair my Windows installation, which from a local retailer, is what they are telling me I will probably have to do. Has anyone else had this error message or know what I can do so that I can use this program again?

 

[clevin]

try holding f8 when starting corel up.
it will reset the workspace...

its one of hte F keys....

http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-16028.html
http://www.forum4designers.com/archive119-2006-1-401466.html

there is quite alot in google

 

[iaddict]

Thanks, Clevin!!!

It worked!! I have been working on this issue for days now. I appreciate your response!!