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....and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also tried
restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe Mode in
the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode with Command
prompt does the same thing.
Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any program is
disabled??? Thanks in advance!!!
Robert
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Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration setting?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the ctrl-alt-del keys
and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, click the
New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to see if
you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able to use
your system CD to do a repair installation.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
--
Regards
Ron Badour
MS MVP
Windows Desktop Experience
"Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message
news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com...
[Quoted Text] > ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also tried
> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe Mode in
> the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode with Command
> prompt does the same thing.
>
> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any program
> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!!
>
> Robert
>
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Ron,
Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note,
Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing,
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring their
installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"...
Robert
"Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message
news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
[Quoted Text] > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration setting? > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the ctrl-alt-del keys > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, click the > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to see > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able to > use your system CD to do a repair installation. > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm> > -- > Regards > > Ron Badour > MS MVP > Windows Desktop Experience > > > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com... >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also tried >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe Mode >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode with >> Command prompt does the same thing. >> >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any program >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!! >> >> Robert >> > >
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Hi,
I have the same problem, but I can access my task manager. Unfortunately I
get an error when I try to run explorer.exe. This issue started right after
I installed:
Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB960714)
If I could get to my control panel somehow, I would remove the update and
try reinstalling it...but I do not have the shortcut in MyComputer. Can
anyone let me know how to access the control panel from the task manager?
Also if anyone could shed some light on this issue overall, it would be
greatly appreciated. I dug around and mainly found posts dated back to 2004.
I am hoping for something more relevant and to see if anyone else has
experienced this issue after installing the update listed above.
"Bobby C" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Ron, > Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note, > Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing, > Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring their > installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"... > > Robert > > "Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message > news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration setting? > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the ctrl-alt-del keys > > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, click the > > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to see > > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able to > > use your system CD to do a repair installation. > > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm> > > > -- > > Regards > > > > Ron Badour > > MS MVP > > Windows Desktop Experience > > > > > > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message > > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com... > >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also tried > >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe Mode > >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode with > >> Command prompt does the same thing. > >> > >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any program > >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!! > >> > >> Robert > >> > > > > > > > |
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Hi Sean,
What is the error message when you run explorer.exe?
In the meantime, go to Start/Run and type in CMD:
expand x:\i386\explorer.ex_ c:\windows\explorer.exe
Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality (Line 164)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
--
All the Best and Happy Holidays,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
"Sean C" <Sean C[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6CC659BC-E55E-4DEB-B0BC-FE0029D5964E[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text] > Hi, > > I have the same problem, but I can access my task manager. Unfortunately > I > get an error when I try to run explorer.exe. This issue started right > after > I installed: > > Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB960714) > > If I could get to my control panel somehow, I would remove the update and > try reinstalling it...but I do not have the shortcut in MyComputer. Can > anyone let me know how to access the control panel from the task manager? > > Also if anyone could shed some light on this issue overall, it would be > greatly appreciated. I dug around and mainly found posts dated back to > 2004. > I am hoping for something more relevant and to see if anyone else has > experienced this issue after installing the update listed above. > > "Bobby C" wrote: > >> Ron, >> Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note, >> Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing, >> Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring >> their >> installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"... >> >> Robert >> >> "Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message >> news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration >> > setting? >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the ctrl-alt-del >> > keys >> > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, click >> > the >> > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to >> > see >> > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able to >> > use your system CD to do a repair installation. >> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm>> > >> > -- >> > Regards >> > >> > Ron Badour >> > MS MVP >> > Windows Desktop Experience >> > >> > >> > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message >> > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com... >> >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also tried >> >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe >> >> Mode >> >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode with >> >> Command prompt does the same thing. >> >> >> >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any >> >> program >> >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!! >> >> >> >> Robert >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >>
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Hi Kelly,
Thanks for the quick reply!
The error I get when I try to run explorer.exe is:
Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe'.....
This is weird because I actually used "browse" to find the file and then
selected it.
Also, I tried the line you mentioned below, and got the following error:
Windows cannot acess the specified device, path or file. You may not have
appropriate permissions to access them.
I am logged on with an administrator account that should have all permissions.
Is there a way I can get my control panel? I would like to try to remove the
last few items I installed.
"Kelly" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Hi Sean, > > What is the error message when you run explorer.exe? > > In the meantime, go to Start/Run and type in CMD: > expand x:\i386\explorer.ex_ c:\windows\explorer.exe > > Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality (Line 164) > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm> > > -- > > All the Best and Happy Holidays, > Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP) > > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm> > > "Sean C" <Sean C[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:6CC659BC-E55E-4DEB-B0BC-FE0029D5964E[ at ]microsoft.com... > > Hi, > > > > I have the same problem, but I can access my task manager. Unfortunately > > I > > get an error when I try to run explorer.exe. This issue started right > > after > > I installed: > > > > Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB960714) > > > > If I could get to my control panel somehow, I would remove the update and > > try reinstalling it...but I do not have the shortcut in MyComputer. Can > > anyone let me know how to access the control panel from the task manager? > > > > Also if anyone could shed some light on this issue overall, it would be > > greatly appreciated. I dug around and mainly found posts dated back to > > 2004. > > I am hoping for something more relevant and to see if anyone else has > > experienced this issue after installing the update listed above. > > > > "Bobby C" wrote: > > > >> Ron, > >> Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note, > >> Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing, > >> Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring > >> their > >> installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"... > >> > >> Robert > >> > >> "Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message > >> news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration > >> > setting? > >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the ctrl-alt-del > >> > keys > >> > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, click > >> > the > >> > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to > >> > see > >> > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able to > >> > use your system CD to do a repair installation. > >> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm> >> > > >> > -- > >> > Regards > >> > > >> > Ron Badour > >> > MS MVP > >> > Windows Desktop Experience > >> > > >> > > >> > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message > >> > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com... > >> >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also tried > >> >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe > >> >> Mode > >> >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode with > >> >> Command prompt does the same thing. > >> >> > >> >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any > >> >> program > >> >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!! > >> >> > >> >> Robert > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > > |
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Sean
[Quoted Text] > Also, I tried the line you mentioned below, and got the following error:
> Windows cannot acess the specified device, path or file. You may not have
> appropriate permissions to access them.
I may be wrong but I suspect the "x:" part of the path that Kelly posted
refers to your CD drive, i.e. you need to have an original XP CD/DVD in the
drive at the time.
If explorer.exe is visible to you in dir listings but Windows is complaining
that it's missing, it's possible that it's either corrupt or that the
permissions on it have been altered to prevent anyone from executing/reading
it. Can you use the command line "cacls" tool to examine its permissions?
Cheers,
Alex
>
> I am logged on with an administrator account that should have all
> permissions.
>
> Is there a way I can get my control panel? I would like to try to remove
> the
> last few items I installed.
>
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
>> Hi Sean,
>>
>> What is the error message when you run explorer.exe?
>>
>> In the meantime, go to Start/Run and type in CMD:
>> expand x:\i386\explorer.ex_ c:\windows\explorer.exe
>>
>> Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality (Line 164)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> All the Best and Happy Holidays,
>> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "Sean C" <Sean C[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:6CC659BC-E55E-4DEB-B0BC-FE0029D5964E[ at ]microsoft.com...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I have the same problem, but I can access my task manager.
>> > Unfortunately
>> > I
>> > get an error when I try to run explorer.exe. This issue started right
>> > after
>> > I installed:
>> >
>> > Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB960714)
>> >
>> > If I could get to my control panel somehow, I would remove the update
>> > and
>> > try reinstalling it...but I do not have the shortcut in MyComputer.
>> > Can
>> > anyone let me know how to access the control panel from the task
>> > manager?
>> >
>> > Also if anyone could shed some light on this issue overall, it would be
>> > greatly appreciated. I dug around and mainly found posts dated back to
>> > 2004.
>> > I am hoping for something more relevant and to see if anyone else has
>> > experienced this issue after installing the update listed above.
>> >
>> > "Bobby C" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Ron,
>> >> Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note,
>> >> Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing,
>> >> Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring
>> >> their
>> >> installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"...
>> >>
>> >> Robert
>> >>
>> >> "Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> >> > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration
>> >> > setting?
>> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the
>> >> > ctrl-alt-del
>> >> > keys
>> >> > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab,
>> >> > click
>> >> > the
>> >> > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to
>> >> > see
>> >> > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able
>> >> > to
>> >> > use your system CD to do a repair installation.
>> >> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Regards
>> >> >
>> >> > Ron Badour
>> >> > MS MVP
>> >> > Windows Desktop Experience
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message
>> >> > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com...
>> >> >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also
>> >> >> tried
>> >> >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe
>> >> >> Mode
>> >> >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode
>> >> >> with
>> >> >> Command prompt does the same thing.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any
>> >> >> program
>> >> >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!!
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Robert
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
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Hi Sean,
Most welcome. :o)
Use this command: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL
Add/Remove: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,1
--
All the Best and Happy Holidays,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
"Sean" <Sean[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:54AC0888-D218-48FA-AC11-938AC1DC6E2E[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text] > Hi Kelly, > Thanks for the quick reply! > > The error I get when I try to run explorer.exe is: > Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe'..... > This is weird because I actually used "browse" to find the file and then > selected it. > > Also, I tried the line you mentioned below, and got the following error: > Windows cannot acess the specified device, path or file. You may not have > appropriate permissions to access them. > > I am logged on with an administrator account that should have all > permissions. > > Is there a way I can get my control panel? I would like to try to remove > the > last few items I installed. > > > "Kelly" wrote: > >> Hi Sean, >> >> What is the error message when you run explorer.exe? >> >> In the meantime, go to Start/Run and type in CMD: >> expand x:\i386\explorer.ex_ c:\windows\explorer.exe >> >> Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality (Line 164) >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm>> >> >> -- >> >> All the Best and Happy Holidays, >> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP) >> >> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm>> >> >> "Sean C" <Sean C[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:6CC659BC-E55E-4DEB-B0BC-FE0029D5964E[ at ]microsoft.com... >> > Hi, >> > >> > I have the same problem, but I can access my task manager. >> > Unfortunately >> > I >> > get an error when I try to run explorer.exe. This issue started right >> > after >> > I installed: >> > >> > Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB960714) >> > >> > If I could get to my control panel somehow, I would remove the update >> > and >> > try reinstalling it...but I do not have the shortcut in MyComputer. >> > Can >> > anyone let me know how to access the control panel from the task >> > manager? >> > >> > Also if anyone could shed some light on this issue overall, it would be >> > greatly appreciated. I dug around and mainly found posts dated back to >> > 2004. >> > I am hoping for something more relevant and to see if anyone else has >> > experienced this issue after installing the update listed above. >> > >> > "Bobby C" wrote: >> > >> >> Ron, >> >> Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note, >> >> Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing, >> >> Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring >> >> their >> >> installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"... >> >> >> >> Robert >> >> >> >> "Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message >> >> news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> >> > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration >> >> > setting? >> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the >> >> > ctrl-alt-del >> >> > keys >> >> > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, >> >> > click >> >> > the >> >> > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to >> >> > see >> >> > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able >> >> > to >> >> > use your system CD to do a repair installation. >> >> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm>> >> > >> >> > -- >> >> > Regards >> >> > >> >> > Ron Badour >> >> > MS MVP >> >> > Windows Desktop Experience >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message >> >> > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com... >> >> >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also >> >> >> tried >> >> >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe >> >> >> Mode >> >> >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode >> >> >> with >> >> >> Command prompt does the same thing. >> >> >> >> >> >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any >> >> >> program >> >> >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!! >> >> >> >> >> >> Robert >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
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Hi Alex,
I tried the cacls command for explorer.exe and it showed that users & power
users have Read only, but administrator has full. I logged in with the admin
account in safe mode, but it still did not let me access the file.
I also tried my original XP cd and the line of code Kelly provided, even
when I changed the x: for the letter of my drive, it gave me the same error
about not having the right permissions.
I am hoping I will not have to redo my whole system again, since I just
redid the whole thing a couple of weeks ago. Any further info that could
help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again and happy new year to all.
Sean
"Alex Clark" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Sean > > > Also, I tried the line you mentioned below, and got the following error: > > Windows cannot acess the specified device, path or file. You may not have > > appropriate permissions to access them. > > I may be wrong but I suspect the "x:" part of the path that Kelly posted > refers to your CD drive, i.e. you need to have an original XP CD/DVD in the > drive at the time. > > If explorer.exe is visible to you in dir listings but Windows is complaining > that it's missing, it's possible that it's either corrupt or that the > permissions on it have been altered to prevent anyone from executing/reading > it. Can you use the command line "cacls" tool to examine its permissions? > > Cheers, > Alex > > > > > > > I am logged on with an administrator account that should have all > > permissions. > > > > Is there a way I can get my control panel? I would like to try to remove > > the > > last few items I installed. > > > > > > "Kelly" wrote: > > > >> Hi Sean, > >> > >> What is the error message when you run explorer.exe? > >> > >> In the meantime, go to Start/Run and type in CMD: > >> expand x:\i386\explorer.ex_ c:\windows\explorer.exe > >> > >> Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality (Line 164) > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm> >> > >> > >> -- > >> > >> All the Best and Happy Holidays, > >> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP) > >> > >> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm> >> > >> > >> "Sean C" <Sean C[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:6CC659BC-E55E-4DEB-B0BC-FE0029D5964E[ at ]microsoft.com... > >> > Hi, > >> > > >> > I have the same problem, but I can access my task manager. > >> > Unfortunately > >> > I > >> > get an error when I try to run explorer.exe. This issue started right > >> > after > >> > I installed: > >> > > >> > Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB960714) > >> > > >> > If I could get to my control panel somehow, I would remove the update > >> > and > >> > try reinstalling it...but I do not have the shortcut in MyComputer. > >> > Can > >> > anyone let me know how to access the control panel from the task > >> > manager? > >> > > >> > Also if anyone could shed some light on this issue overall, it would be > >> > greatly appreciated. I dug around and mainly found posts dated back to > >> > 2004. > >> > I am hoping for something more relevant and to see if anyone else has > >> > experienced this issue after installing the update listed above. > >> > > >> > "Bobby C" wrote: > >> > > >> >> Ron, > >> >> Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note, > >> >> Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing, > >> >> Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring > >> >> their > >> >> installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"... > >> >> > >> >> Robert > >> >> > >> >> "Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> >> > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration > >> >> > setting? > >> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the > >> >> > ctrl-alt-del > >> >> > keys > >> >> > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, > >> >> > click > >> >> > the > >> >> > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to > >> >> > see > >> >> > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able > >> >> > to > >> >> > use your system CD to do a repair installation. > >> >> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm> >> >> > > >> >> > -- > >> >> > Regards > >> >> > > >> >> > Ron Badour > >> >> > MS MVP > >> >> > Windows Desktop Experience > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message > >> >> > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com... > >> >> >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also > >> >> >> tried > >> >> >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe > >> >> >> Mode > >> >> >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode > >> >> >> with > >> >> >> Command prompt does the same thing. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any > >> >> >> program > >> >> >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!! > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Robert > >> >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > >> > > > |
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Thanks for the commands Kelly. I uninstalled the last few things, but still
no luck.. I will try to reinstall that pesky microsoft update that I believe
cause this.
Hopefully I will be back in business before 2009 LOL!
Thanks again for your help
"Kelly" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Hi Sean, > > Most welcome. :o) > > Use this command: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL > > Add/Remove: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,1 > > -- > > All the Best and Happy Holidays, > Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP) > > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm> > > "Sean" <Sean[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:54AC0888-D218-48FA-AC11-938AC1DC6E2E[ at ]microsoft.com... > > Hi Kelly, > > Thanks for the quick reply! > > > > The error I get when I try to run explorer.exe is: > > Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe'..... > > This is weird because I actually used "browse" to find the file and then > > selected it. > > > > Also, I tried the line you mentioned below, and got the following error: > > Windows cannot acess the specified device, path or file. You may not have > > appropriate permissions to access them. > > > > I am logged on with an administrator account that should have all > > permissions. > > > > Is there a way I can get my control panel? I would like to try to remove > > the > > last few items I installed. > > > > > > "Kelly" wrote: > > > >> Hi Sean, > >> > >> What is the error message when you run explorer.exe? > >> > >> In the meantime, go to Start/Run and type in CMD: > >> expand x:\i386\explorer.ex_ c:\windows\explorer.exe > >> > >> Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality (Line 164) > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm> >> > >> > >> -- > >> > >> All the Best and Happy Holidays, > >> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP) > >> > >> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm> >> > >> > >> "Sean C" <Sean C[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:6CC659BC-E55E-4DEB-B0BC-FE0029D5964E[ at ]microsoft.com... > >> > Hi, > >> > > >> > I have the same problem, but I can access my task manager. > >> > Unfortunately > >> > I > >> > get an error when I try to run explorer.exe. This issue started right > >> > after > >> > I installed: > >> > > >> > Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB960714) > >> > > >> > If I could get to my control panel somehow, I would remove the update > >> > and > >> > try reinstalling it...but I do not have the shortcut in MyComputer. > >> > Can > >> > anyone let me know how to access the control panel from the task > >> > manager? > >> > > >> > Also if anyone could shed some light on this issue overall, it would be > >> > greatly appreciated. I dug around and mainly found posts dated back to > >> > 2004. > >> > I am hoping for something more relevant and to see if anyone else has > >> > experienced this issue after installing the update listed above. > >> > > >> > "Bobby C" wrote: > >> > > >> >> Ron, > >> >> Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note, > >> >> Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing, > >> >> Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring > >> >> their > >> >> installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"... > >> >> > >> >> Robert > >> >> > >> >> "Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> >> > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration > >> >> > setting? > >> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the > >> >> > ctrl-alt-del > >> >> > keys > >> >> > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, > >> >> > click > >> >> > the > >> >> > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to > >> >> > see > >> >> > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able > >> >> > to > >> >> > use your system CD to do a repair installation. > >> >> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm> >> >> > > >> >> > -- > >> >> > Regards > >> >> > > >> >> > Ron Badour > >> >> > MS MVP > >> >> > Windows Desktop Experience > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message > >> >> > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com... > >> >> >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also > >> >> >> tried > >> >> >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe > >> >> >> Mode > >> >> >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode > >> >> >> with > >> >> >> Command prompt does the same thing. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any > >> >> >> program > >> >> >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!! > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Robert > >> >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > >> > > |
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Since the problem started right after a security update, you should be able
to get free support from MS. Start here:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?LN=en-us&gprid=6527&x=14&y=15
--
Regards
Ron Badour
MS MVP
Windows Desktop Experience
"Sean C" <Sean C[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6CC659BC-E55E-4DEB-B0BC-FE0029D5964E[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text] > Hi, > > I have the same problem, but I can access my task manager. Unfortunately > I > get an error when I try to run explorer.exe. This issue started right > after > I installed: > > Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB960714) > > If I could get to my control panel somehow, I would remove the update and > try reinstalling it...but I do not have the shortcut in MyComputer. Can > anyone let me know how to access the control panel from the task manager? > > Also if anyone could shed some light on this issue overall, it would be > greatly appreciated. I dug around and mainly found posts dated back to > 2004. > I am hoping for something more relevant and to see if anyone else has > experienced this issue after installing the update listed above. > > "Bobby C" wrote: > >> Ron, >> Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note, >> Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing, >> Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring >> their >> installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"... >> >> Robert >> >> "Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message >> news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration >> > setting? >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the ctrl-alt-del >> > keys >> > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, click >> > the >> > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to >> > see >> > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able to >> > use your system CD to do a repair installation. >> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm>> > >> > -- >> > Regards >> > >> > Ron Badour >> > MS MVP >> > Windows Desktop Experience >> > >> > >> > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message >> > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com... >> >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also tried >> >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe >> >> Mode >> >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode with >> >> Command prompt does the same thing. >> >> >> >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any >> >> program >> >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!! >> >> >> >> Robert >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >>
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Hi Ron,
Thanks for your link, but I ended up solving the problem myself.
I read many posts related to the topic and eventually did the following:
1. booted up to windows
2. ctrl+alt+del to get windows task manager
3. File, new task, typed regedit, clicked ok
4. go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current
Version\Image File Execution Options\
5. In there I had an explorer.exe folder that I deleted (you may have an
entry in the root of the Image File folder as well.. delete them also).
6. Rebooted and everything was back to normal.
7. Breathed a sigh of relief.
You can back up the explorer.exe folder (and files in the Image File
Execution Options root if applicable) by exporting them before the deletion
process.
Hopefully this thread will save many people lots of time in the future.
Thanks to everyone for their help and happy new year!
Sean
"Ron Badour" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > Since the problem started right after a security update, you should be able > to get free support from MS. Start here: > https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?LN=en-us&gprid=6527&x=14&y=15> > -- > Regards > > Ron Badour > MS MVP > Windows Desktop Experience > > > "Sean C" <Sean C[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:6CC659BC-E55E-4DEB-B0BC-FE0029D5964E[ at ]microsoft.com... > > Hi, > > > > I have the same problem, but I can access my task manager. Unfortunately > > I > > get an error when I try to run explorer.exe. This issue started right > > after > > I installed: > > > > Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB960714) > > > > If I could get to my control panel somehow, I would remove the update and > > try reinstalling it...but I do not have the shortcut in MyComputer. Can > > anyone let me know how to access the control panel from the task manager? > > > > Also if anyone could shed some light on this issue overall, it would be > > greatly appreciated. I dug around and mainly found posts dated back to > > 2004. > > I am hoping for something more relevant and to see if anyone else has > > experienced this issue after installing the update listed above. > > > > "Bobby C" wrote: > > > >> Ron, > >> Last Known... gives me the same results. As I said in my note, > >> Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does nothing, > >> Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Anything does nothing. I'm having the customer bring > >> their > >> installation CD by. Thanks for the "good ol' college try"... > >> > >> Robert > >> > >> "Ron Badour" <Sorry[ at ]NoAddressBuddy.com> wrote in message > >> news:e%23FuY09XJHA.5272[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> > Have you tried starting using the last known good configuration > >> > setting? > >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852 Can you press the ctrl-alt-del > >> > keys > >> > and bring up the task manager? If so, on the applications tab, click > >> > the > >> > New Task button and on the resulting screen, enter: explorer.exe to > >> > see > >> > if you can bring up the desktop. If all else fails, you may be able to > >> > use your system CD to do a repair installation. > >> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm> >> > > >> > -- > >> > Regards > >> > > >> > Ron Badour > >> > MS MVP > >> > Windows Desktop Experience > >> > > >> > > >> > "Bobby C" <BobbyC[ at ]-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote in message > >> > news:d6GdndqTAdtVp9XUnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d[ at ]giganews.com... > >> >> ...and Ctrl+Alt+Delete and Ctrl+Shift+Esc do nothing. I've also tried > >> >> restarting in to Safe Mode. All I get is a blank screen with Safe > >> >> Mode > >> >> in the corners. There is no way to run any program. Safe Mode with > >> >> Command prompt does the same thing. > >> >> > >> >> Anyone have any idea how to restore the desktop when running any > >> >> program > >> >> is disabled??? Thanks in advance!!! > >> >> > >> >> Robert > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > > > |
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