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Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Eleanor316, 2004/08/18.

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  1. 2004/08/18
    Eleanor316

    Eleanor316 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Trouble shooting a friend's computer.
    Dell 2400 Windows xp HE

    I can't view Display Properties. Can't bring it up with a right click on the desktop. Any suggestions on how to bring it up?
     
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    Hi...

    You can access "Display" from the Control Panel.

    Are you saying that if you right-click on Desktop you cannot select "Properties" from the menu?
     
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  4. 2004/08/19
    Eleanor316

    Eleanor316 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I cannot access Display Properties either from Properties with a right click on the desktop and it doesn't appear in Control Panel either.
     
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  5. 2004/08/20
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    Suggest you run (in a dos = start, run, cmd window)
    sfc /scannow
    Have your XP CD handy.
     
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  6. 2004/08/20
    Eleanor316

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    Ran the scan. Didn't help.
     
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  7. 2004/08/21
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    Does a right click on a blank area of the desktop bring up anything?

    Is there a video logo - e.g. ATI in the Notification Area?
     
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    Have you ruled out 3rd party software, trojans, spyware, etc.? Check the stickies in the security/virus/spyware forum for more advice.
     
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