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.
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

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.
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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.
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

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