XP: control panel does not open

[rob]

my control panel will not open up. no error messages -
it just hangs and i need to reboot to stop the problem.
i recently added a number of software updates, as well as
some new RAM, so i can't isolate the problem.

from reading other groups i think it's a corrupt .cpl
file, but i don't know how to fix the problem b/c other
sites have not described the problem in XP.

i've tried reinstalling XP on my laptop, but to no
avail. any ideas?

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

You might want to start by running a virus scan. Be sure your antivirus
software is up to date before running the scan.

If this is a recent issue, you might try using System Restore to take you
back to a time prior to when this began:
Start\All Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.

 

[Kelly]

Hi Rob,

See if this helps: Restore the Control Panel (Line 256)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

/top10faqs.htm

 

[rob]

Michael-

Thanks for both of your messages. Unfortunately, my
system restore list doesn't go far enough back. I have
also tried running the virus scan and updating all of my
virus software. I'll try Kelly's fix, but do you have
any other ideas?

-Rob

 

[rob]

Kelly-

Thanks for the message. Unfortunately that didn't help
me. It just locks up if I choose control panel from the
start menu or the side nav in "my computer". Any other
ideas?

-Rob

-----Original Message-----
Hi Rob,

See if this helps: Restore the Control Panel (Line 256)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

my control panel will not open up. no error messages -
it just hangs and i need to reboot to stop the problem.
i recently added a number of software updates, as well as
some new RAM, so i can't isolate the problem.

from reading other groups i think it's a corrupt .cpl
file, but i don't know how to fix the problem b/c other
sites have not described the problem in XP.

i've tried reinstalling XP on my laptop, but to no
avail. any ideas?

.

 

[rob]

Michael-

Thank you so much for your assistance!

sfc /scannow worked and everything seems to be in order.

Thanks alot

-Rob

 

[Kelly]

Hmm.....

/top10faqs.htm


Kelly-

Thanks for the message. Unfortunately that didn't help
me. It just locks up if I choose control panel from the
start menu or the side nav in "my computer". Any other
ideas?

-Rob

 

[Maureen Goldman]

Are you able to get into the Control Panel via

start button
RUN [then type]
control