Control panel

[Shreyank]

I recently upgraded my XP to service pack 2. After the upgrade i notice
that in the control panel there were 3 empty icons before th
accessibility options icon. and also after the upgrade i was not abl
to open the add/remove programs window. in addittion to that i am no
even able to configure my network connection. whenever i double clic
on it, nothing happens please help......:

 

[Galen]

In Shreyank had this to say:

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I recently upgraded my XP to service pack 2. After the upgrade i
noticed that in the control panel there were 3 empty icons before the
accessibility options icon. and also after the upgrade i was not able
to open the add/remove programs window. in addittion to that i am not
even able to configure my network connection. whenever i double click
on it, nothing happens please help......

You PROBABLY want this:

The shortcut (.lnk file) is returned instead of the file or the folder ... :
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831559

There is a slim chance you want this:

You cannot open files that have extensions such as .exe, .com, and ... :
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923077

There's also a good potential for you wanting this:

G³ - Windows > All Platforms + General: Malware Cleaning and Repair:
http://kgiii.info/windows/all/general/malwarefix.html

Either way, try the first one and as it has to do with an update then the
charge is nothing for repair. If you REALLY want to be sure then try the
second fix first and, regardless, when you're done with either of them check
the last link.

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/ http://kgiii.info/

"Chance has put in our way a most singular and whimsical problem, and
its solution is its own reward." - Sherlock Holmes

 

[Guest]

Hi Shreyank,

I would suggest using system restore and if you are not able to perform this
in normal start mode, then i suggest using the F8 key and choosing safe mode,
there you will be able to remove or uninstall sp2 from the control panel or
system resore.Then you can try to reinstall sp2.

I have left a link for you to read. http://support.microsoft.com/KB/875350

Regards,

JAMiE132

 

[Shreyank]

Hi Shreyank,

I would suggest using system restore and if you are not able to perform
this
in normal start mode, then i suggest using the F8 key and choosing safe
mode,
there you will be able to remove or uninstall sp2 from the control
panel or
system resore.Then you can try to reinstall sp2.

I have left a link for you to read.
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/875350

Regards,

JAMiE132

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I recently upgraded my XP to service pack 2. After the upgrade i
noticed
that in the control panel there were 3 empty icons before the
accessibility options icon. and also after the upgrade i was not able
to open the add/remove programs window. in addittion to that i am not
even able to configure my network connection. whenever i double click
on it, nothing happens please help......

Hey thx a lot......i was able to remove the blank icons....but i am
still not able to add/remove programs thru control panel...and the
network connections too do not open.....
what should i do about that.?