no registered files types...

[Guest]

I'm running Win 2K SP 4.

When I open Windows Explorer and go to Tools>Folder Options>File Types,
Explorer searches for registered file types, but doesn't seem to find any to
produce a list. It just keeps on searching...

All other functions seem normal; file extensions are shown in the details
view of any folder, and file associations seem normal ( the correct programs
open appropriate flles)

I also don't get the 'pop-up' description of icons on the task bar (don't
know if this is related)

I've done virus scans using Norton & AVG, as well as Kasperksy Labs, and
found nothing.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions for what might be wrong, and how to
fix it...

 

[Dave Patrick]

What happens if you logon as a new user? (create a new account in 'Users and
Passwords').

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| I'm running Win 2K SP 4.
|
| When I open Windows Explorer and go to Tools>Folder Options>File Types,
| Explorer searches for registered file types, but doesn't seem to find any
to
| produce a list. It just keeps on searching...
|
| All other functions seem normal; file extensions are shown in the details
| view of any folder, and file associations seem normal ( the correct
programs
| open appropriate flles)
|
| I also don't get the 'pop-up' description of icons on the task bar (don't
| know if this is related)
|
| I've done virus scans using Norton & AVG, as well as Kasperksy Labs, and
| found nothing.
|
| Thanks in advance for any suggestions for what might be wrong, and how to
| fix it...