Explorer not showing files

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. via shortcuts or recently used files -
but can not access via "open" icon.
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.


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Cheers


Alan

Please don't ask the same questions in different newsgroups--it just causes
us extra work. Answered in Display.

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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
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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. via shortcuts or recently used
files -
but can not access via "open" icon.
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.


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Cheers


Alan