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Folders will not open, but programs run

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by jamagen, 2006/11/15.

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  1. 2006/11/15
    jamagen

    jamagen Inactive Thread Starter

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    :eek: I am having issues.
    None of my folders will open (ie my documents, my pictures, control panel etc.)
    I can open program files (ie kodak software etc)
    Can someone please help.
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    jamagen - Welcome to the Board :)

    What happens when you try to open a folder?
     

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    jamagen

    jamagen Inactive Thread Starter

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    When I try to open folders, the mouse get's the hour glass for about 1 second, then nothing.
     
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    Bill Castner

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    Start, Run, regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

    That forces a reregistration of the associations relevant to Folders.

    If you still have issues, (and I suspect you will) you have a virus.
    You need to post your question here: http://www.windowsbbs.com/forumdisplay.php?f=41
     
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