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Explorer not showing files
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Foolishly, it seems, I tried to re-install Windows 98 (without first uninstalling) as I was having a few problems. Now I've got more! Although the install seemed to go OK, at the very end a message came up saying that the installation had encountered problems and was restoring a previous "good" version. - NOT SO! 1. When I open windows Explorer it shows directory structure in left hand pane - but no files in right hand pane. I know the files are still of as I can open items using Word, Excel etc. 2. Even when I go into Settings/Control Panel no icons show. Also - not exactly a "display" problem but I uninstalled Norton Internet Security before attempting my Windows re-install & no can't get Norton to re-install either. -- Cheers Alan |
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1. In Explorer, do you have details set as the view? If so, left click in
the Explorer's right panel. Press Control and the plus (+) in the numeric keypad (right side of keyboard). 2. Do a find on: *.cpl and double click each one. Does a screen appear for each one? If not replace the file with a fresh copy from your W98 CD. -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo "Alan Thomond" wrote in message ... HELP. Foolishly, it seems, I tried to re-install Windows 98 (without first uninstalling) as I was having a few problems. Now I've got more! Although the install seemed to go OK, at the very end a message came up saying that the installation had encountered problems and was restoring a previous "good" version. - NOT SO! 1. When I open windows Explorer it shows directory structure in left hand pane - but no files in right hand pane. I know the files are still of as I can open items using Word, Excel etc. 2. Even when I go into Settings/Control Panel no icons show. Also - not exactly a "display" problem but I uninstalled Norton Internet Security before attempting my Windows re-install & no can't get Norton to re-install either. -- Cheers Alan |
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Ron,
1. Appologies for the double post. 2. Tried your suggestions but all *.cpl files were working apart from DS1.cpl (in Windows\options\cabs & Windows\system), PTCTRL.cpl (in W\options\cabs) & Adpanel.cpl (in W\system) - couldn't find these on W98 CD. However - I did solve the problem (almost accidentally) when I unticked the "view: As Web page" setting (which I have always used previously). This does however seem to link to another problem which I am also having insofar as some web pages display perfectly well & I can sign into secure sites with passwords etc. but on a couple of sites that I have visited the details on the sign in page do not appear at all & so I cannot get into the site. Any ideas on this one? Many thanks Alan "Ron Badour" wrote in message ... 1. In Explorer, do you have details set as the view? If so, left click in the Explorer's right panel. Press Control and the plus (+) in the numeric keypad (right side of keyboard). 2. Do a find on: *.cpl and double click each one. Does a screen appear for each one? If not replace the file with a fresh copy from your W98 CD. -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo "Alan Thomond" wrote in message ... HELP. Foolishly, it seems, I tried to re-install Windows 98 (without first uninstalling) as I was having a few problems. Now I've got more! Although the install seemed to go OK, at the very end a message came up saying that the installation had encountered problems and was restoring a previous "good" version. - NOT SO! 1. When I open windows Explorer it shows directory structure in left hand pane - but no files in right hand pane. I know the files are still of as I can open items using Word, Excel etc. 2. Even when I go into Settings/Control Panel no icons show. Also - not exactly a "display" problem but I uninstalled Norton Internet Security before attempting my Windows re-install & no can't get Norton to re-install either. -- Cheers Alan |
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