Resolved Windows XP Prof loads but not responding

Anyone met this problem?

My Windows XP Professional SP2 does not display icons. The desktop is blank (save for the background). The keyboard LEDs light but I do not get a response when I try the Ctrl+Alt+Del combination. The mouse pointer moves but there is no response to right or left mouse clicks.

The problem started when I tried to repair Kaspersky (licenced not trial). I have restarted the computer many times but the problem won't go away.

Fred

 

Got my icons back

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I have my icons and bars back. Restart > Press F8 > Select last known best configuration.

But when I click on any icon I get the error message "The file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel "

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Not unzipping

Evan,


The fixes are not unzipping! I get only an empty folder on double clicking the association fixes - no Registration entries.

I wanted to backup the files on an external disk and do a format, but I get Access denied when I try to copy files from My Documents. I have backed up the desktop though.

 

I would like to suggest, what may be, a quicker fix for this problem. You have probably corrupted some files when trying too repair Kaspersky, did you do any registry edits?

I would first try this: Click "Start" then type sfc /scannow in the search box and hit enter. (Note the gap before the /) This will check and repair your windows file system, you may be asked to insert the Windows XP disc. This will not change any personal files.

 

No luck!

The .Zip association opens in another tab and displays the info below.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.zip]
@= "CompressedFolder "
"Content Type "= "application/x-zip-compressed "

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.zip\CompressedFolder]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.zip\CompressedFolder\ShellNew]
"Data "=hex:50,4b,05,06,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.zip\OpenWithProgids]
"CompressedFolder "=" "

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.zip\PersistentHandler]
@= "{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb} "​

..........

 

Start menu simply closes!

Mark, the start menu simply closes when click search or run!

 

I think my PC is really sick. When I log in as Administrator in safe mode everything seems to be fine. I was even able to backup my files, unzip & run the associations, etc. but when I log in normally, I still cannot open any application - I get the same error message "The file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel ". Even after repairing Windows, the problem has remained. Fortunately I managed to backup my files. Now I am going to format the disk.

 

A clean install will correct all the errors but if the PC still does not run correctly I would then run a test on the hard drive. The best test will come from the manufacturers site which can be downloaded and burnt to a CD, then you can reboot the PC with the disc inserted and it will run the tests.

Let us know how you get on.

 

This guide will show you how to slipstream SP3 with your copy of Windows. A big timesaver when reinstalling.

http://www.howtohaven.com/system/slipstream-xp-service-pack-3.shtml

 

Missing keyboard file

I managed to slipstream, the CD even boots but at some point returned error message of missing Keyboard file and prompted me to shut down.

 

Can you be more specific with the error you get relating to the keyboard. Both PS2 and USB keyboards should work normally and not cause a problem during a clean install.

Your keyboard may have a fault, something like a key stuck down. Your first post,(quote) Ctrl+Alt+Del not working, suggests this may be the case.

Can you borrow another working keyboard to see if the error message repeats or not.

 

if your keyboard and mouse are wireless,you might need to change the batteries.i got the "keyboard missing" and all it was was the batteries. my keyboard uses aaa's and the mouse uses aa's and i change both.