explorer properties window disappeared

[Wim Weseling]

Hi,

When I right-click a folder in Windows explorer and select 'properties'
nothing happens.
This is also true when I select 'Sharing and security...' ( nothing
happens)

It works fine when I right-click a file ( I get the properties window )

I am running xp with SP2 and norton internet security

Thanks in advance,

Wim

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Are you running Windows XP Professional, with IIS installed? If so, read
here:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/msg/b9824750a8a51f60

Also, see "W3ext Module" paragraph in this page:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htm

Re: Can't view WinExp folder prop dialog RESOLVED - Windows XP - CNET
Forums:
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6142-0.html?forumID=5&threadID=44105&messageID=538357

PRB: Operation Is Excessively Slow When You Start the IIS MMC or
Explorer.exe to Retrieve Directory Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319179

IceTeks Forums -> Windows XP Folder Properties Problem:
http://www.iceteks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1887&

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[Wim Weseling]

Thanks, I added MS IIS to norton internet security (personal firewall ) as
suggested and that solved the problem.

W Wesseling (next time I will spell my name correctly! )

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com