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Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any printer installed on my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
 
steve said:
Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any printer installed on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
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Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with "printer" at the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon and foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve
 
Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it referenced. Seems the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays

[/quote]


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Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a clarification on how to do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it referenced. Seems the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


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Windows XP FAQ

steve said:
Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with "printer" at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon and foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
Hello,

Sorry, will be more clear this time. Ensure you have your XP disc with you..

1) Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete the file compstui.dll
2) After you delete, wait a while and Windows File Protection should appear
3) Insert your XP cd and click on Retry
4) After it is done, check and see whether it works.

Another thing you can try is to go to

Start > Run > SFC /SCANNOW > OK
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steve said:
Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a clarification on how to
do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it referenced. Seems
the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

steve said:
Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with "printer"
at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon and foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve


:

Hello,

What error message do you get?

What do you mean that you can't change any properties? Do you meant
that
you
are able to open the properties page, do changes, but changes are not
saved
on hitting OK?

Please be more detailed.

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any printer
installed
on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
Ok lets see now.
I could only find the compstui.dll file in
windows\system32\dllcache\compstui.dll
I gather this is the right one.
Also while doing a search for it I also found the same file on f drive
I find this odd as I dont have an f drive! Tells me its a 7or so gig hard
drive.
i only have 2 drives installed, a 20 and a 80 gig.
Could this be causing some of the problem do you think?
The windows file protection never showed up either
Not sounding good
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

Sorry, will be more clear this time. Ensure you have your XP disc with you..

1) Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete the file compstui.dll
2) After you delete, wait a while and Windows File Protection should appear
3) Insert your XP cd and click on Retry
4) After it is done, check and see whether it works.

Another thing you can try is to go to

Start > Run > SFC /SCANNOW > OK
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steve said:
Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a clarification on how to
do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it referenced. Seems
the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with "printer"
at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon and foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve


:

Hello,

What error message do you get?

What do you mean that you can't change any properties? Do you meant
that
you
are able to open the properties page, do changes, but changes are not
saved
on hitting OK?

Please be more detailed.

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any printer
installed
on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
I got into file protection through sfc/scannow and it did all the stuff I
gather it should have done.
Unfortunatly stil the same problem
I checked that the compstui file was not there before file protection and
then that it was there after so this has really got me curious now
Steve

steve said:
Ok lets see now.
I could only find the compstui.dll file in
windows\system32\dllcache\compstui.dll
I gather this is the right one.
Also while doing a search for it I also found the same file on f drive
I find this odd as I dont have an f drive! Tells me its a 7or so gig hard
drive.
i only have 2 drives installed, a 20 and a 80 gig.
Could this be causing some of the problem do you think?
The windows file protection never showed up either
Not sounding good
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

Sorry, will be more clear this time. Ensure you have your XP disc with you..

1) Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete the file compstui.dll
2) After you delete, wait a while and Windows File Protection should appear
3) Insert your XP cd and click on Retry
4) After it is done, check and see whether it works.

Another thing you can try is to go to

Start > Run > SFC /SCANNOW > OK
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Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

steve said:
Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a clarification on how to
do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

:

Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it referenced. Seems
the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with "printer"
at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon and foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve


:

Hello,

What error message do you get?

What do you mean that you can't change any properties? Do you meant
that
you
are able to open the properties page, do changes, but changes are not
saved
on hitting OK?

Please be more detailed.

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any printer
installed
on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
Hello,

The file should be in C:\WINDOWS\system32, the dllcache is the one Windows
File Protection uses for its backup.

Your F drive could be the drive with the XP cd in - you can right-click the
file in the search results and click open containing folder.

Sorry, can't advise further. Perhaps you might want to search in Google
groups deeper. Good luck.
http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=unable+open+printer+properties

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

steve said:
I got into file protection through sfc/scannow and it did all the stuff I
gather it should have done.
Unfortunatly stil the same problem
I checked that the compstui file was not there before file protection and
then that it was there after so this has really got me curious now
Steve

steve said:
Ok lets see now.
I could only find the compstui.dll file in
windows\system32\dllcache\compstui.dll
I gather this is the right one.
Also while doing a search for it I also found the same file on f drive
I find this odd as I dont have an f drive! Tells me its a 7or so gig hard
drive.
i only have 2 drives installed, a 20 and a 80 gig.
Could this be causing some of the problem do you think?
The windows file protection never showed up either
Not sounding good
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

Sorry, will be more clear this time. Ensure you have your XP disc with
you..

1) Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete the file compstui.dll
2) After you delete, wait a while and Windows File Protection should
appear
3) Insert your XP cd and click on Retry
4) After it is done, check and see whether it works.

Another thing you can try is to go to

Start > Run > SFC /SCANNOW > OK
--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a clarification on
how to
do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

:

Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in
Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it referenced.
Seems
the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with
"printer"
at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon and
foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve


:

Hello,

What error message do you get?

What do you mean that you can't change any properties? Do you
meant
that
you
are able to open the properties page, do changes, but changes are
not
saved
on hitting OK?

Please be more detailed.

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any printer
installed
on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
Thanks anyway,
Seems I dont have the file in the location you suggest, its only in the
other location I found which you say is the backup.
So I guess for some reason the "proper" one is missing?
Worked out the F drive and got rid of the problem, so that wasnt it.
Thanks again I'll keep looking
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

The file should be in C:\WINDOWS\system32, the dllcache is the one Windows
File Protection uses for its backup.

Your F drive could be the drive with the XP cd in - you can right-click the
file in the search results and click open containing folder.

Sorry, can't advise further. Perhaps you might want to search in Google
groups deeper. Good luck.
http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=unable+open+printer+properties

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

steve said:
I got into file protection through sfc/scannow and it did all the stuff I
gather it should have done.
Unfortunatly stil the same problem
I checked that the compstui file was not there before file protection and
then that it was there after so this has really got me curious now
Steve

steve said:
Ok lets see now.
I could only find the compstui.dll file in
windows\system32\dllcache\compstui.dll
I gather this is the right one.
Also while doing a search for it I also found the same file on f drive
I find this odd as I dont have an f drive! Tells me its a 7or so gig hard
drive.
i only have 2 drives installed, a 20 and a 80 gig.
Could this be causing some of the problem do you think?
The windows file protection never showed up either
Not sounding good
Steve

:

Hello,

Sorry, will be more clear this time. Ensure you have your XP disc with
you..

1) Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete the file compstui.dll
2) After you delete, wait a while and Windows File Protection should
appear
3) Insert your XP cd and click on Retry
4) After it is done, check and see whether it works.

Another thing you can try is to go to

Start > Run > SFC /SCANNOW > OK
--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a clarification on
how to
do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

:

Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in
Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it referenced.
Seems
the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with
"printer"
at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon and
foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve


:

Hello,

What error message do you get?

What do you mean that you can't change any properties? Do you
meant
that
you
are able to open the properties page, do changes, but changes are
not
saved
on hitting OK?

Please be more detailed.

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any printer
installed
on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
FIXED!!!
I deleted any reference I could find to compstui.dll file (there was three??)
Did a google search for the file then downloaded it and dropped it in sys32
and problem fixed!!
Thanks for you help and good luck to anyone else who comes across this problem
Steve

steve said:
Thanks anyway,
Seems I dont have the file in the location you suggest, its only in the
other location I found which you say is the backup.
So I guess for some reason the "proper" one is missing?
Worked out the F drive and got rid of the problem, so that wasnt it.
Thanks again I'll keep looking
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

The file should be in C:\WINDOWS\system32, the dllcache is the one Windows
File Protection uses for its backup.

Your F drive could be the drive with the XP cd in - you can right-click the
file in the search results and click open containing folder.

Sorry, can't advise further. Perhaps you might want to search in Google
groups deeper. Good luck.
http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=unable+open+printer+properties

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

steve said:
I got into file protection through sfc/scannow and it did all the stuff I
gather it should have done.
Unfortunatly stil the same problem
I checked that the compstui file was not there before file protection and
then that it was there after so this has really got me curious now
Steve

:

Ok lets see now.
I could only find the compstui.dll file in
windows\system32\dllcache\compstui.dll
I gather this is the right one.
Also while doing a search for it I also found the same file on f drive
I find this odd as I dont have an f drive! Tells me its a 7or so gig hard
drive.
i only have 2 drives installed, a 20 and a 80 gig.
Could this be causing some of the problem do you think?
The windows file protection never showed up either
Not sounding good
Steve

:

Hello,

Sorry, will be more clear this time. Ensure you have your XP disc with
you..

1) Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete the file compstui.dll
2) After you delete, wait a while and Windows File Protection should
appear
3) Insert your XP cd and click on Retry
4) After it is done, check and see whether it works.

Another thing you can try is to go to

Start > Run > SFC /SCANNOW > OK
--
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Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
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Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a clarification on
how to
do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

:

Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in
Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it referenced.
Seems
the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with
"printer"
at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon and
foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve


:

Hello,

What error message do you get?

What do you mean that you can't change any properties? Do you
meant
that
you
are able to open the properties page, do changes, but changes are
not
saved
on hitting OK?

Please be more detailed.

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any printer
installed
on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
Hello,

Glad to hear that the problem is fixed.

I assume that the "reference" you are talking about is in the registry?

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steve said:
FIXED!!!
I deleted any reference I could find to compstui.dll file (there was
three??)
Did a google search for the file then downloaded it and dropped it in
sys32
and problem fixed!!
Thanks for you help and good luck to anyone else who comes across this
problem
Steve

steve said:
Thanks anyway,
Seems I dont have the file in the location you suggest, its only in the
other location I found which you say is the backup.
So I guess for some reason the "proper" one is missing?
Worked out the F drive and got rid of the problem, so that wasnt it.
Thanks again I'll keep looking
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

The file should be in C:\WINDOWS\system32, the dllcache is the one
Windows
File Protection uses for its backup.

Your F drive could be the drive with the XP cd in - you can right-click
the
file in the search results and click open containing folder.

Sorry, can't advise further. Perhaps you might want to search in Google
groups deeper. Good luck.
http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=unable+open+printer+properties

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http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

I got into file protection through sfc/scannow and it did all the
stuff I
gather it should have done.
Unfortunatly stil the same problem
I checked that the compstui file was not there before file protection
and
then that it was there after so this has really got me curious now
Steve

:

Ok lets see now.
I could only find the compstui.dll file in
windows\system32\dllcache\compstui.dll
I gather this is the right one.
Also while doing a search for it I also found the same file on f
drive
I find this odd as I dont have an f drive! Tells me its a 7or so gig
hard
drive.
i only have 2 drives installed, a 20 and a 80 gig.
Could this be causing some of the problem do you think?
The windows file protection never showed up either
Not sounding good
Steve

:

Hello,

Sorry, will be more clear this time. Ensure you have your XP disc
with
you..

1) Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete the file compstui.dll
2) After you delete, wait a while and Windows File Protection
should
appear
3) Insert your XP cd and click on Retry
4) After it is done, check and see whether it works.

Another thing you can try is to go to

Start > Run > SFC /SCANNOW > OK
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Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a clarification
on
how to
do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

:

Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in
Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it
referenced.
Seems
the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


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Windows XP FAQ

Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with
"printer"
at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be
completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename
etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon
and
foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve


:

Hello,

What error message do you get?

What do you mean that you can't change any properties? Do
you
meant
that
you
are able to open the properties page, do changes, but
changes are
not
saved
on hitting OK?

Please be more detailed.

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any
printer
installed
on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
I went through start,search typed in compstui.dll then went to where they
were located and deleted the files.
Then downloaded the file from a site I google searched and dragged it to the
sys32 folder.
Still working great!
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

Glad to hear that the problem is fixed.

I assume that the "reference" you are talking about is in the registry?

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

steve said:
FIXED!!!
I deleted any reference I could find to compstui.dll file (there was
three??)
Did a google search for the file then downloaded it and dropped it in
sys32
and problem fixed!!
Thanks for you help and good luck to anyone else who comes across this
problem
Steve

steve said:
Thanks anyway,
Seems I dont have the file in the location you suggest, its only in the
other location I found which you say is the backup.
So I guess for some reason the "proper" one is missing?
Worked out the F drive and got rid of the problem, so that wasnt it.
Thanks again I'll keep looking
Steve

:

Hello,

The file should be in C:\WINDOWS\system32, the dllcache is the one
Windows
File Protection uses for its backup.

Your F drive could be the drive with the XP cd in - you can right-click
the
file in the search results and click open containing folder.

Sorry, can't advise further. Perhaps you might want to search in Google
groups deeper. Good luck.
http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=unable+open+printer+properties

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

I got into file protection through sfc/scannow and it did all the
stuff I
gather it should have done.
Unfortunatly stil the same problem
I checked that the compstui file was not there before file protection
and
then that it was there after so this has really got me curious now
Steve

:

Ok lets see now.
I could only find the compstui.dll file in
windows\system32\dllcache\compstui.dll
I gather this is the right one.
Also while doing a search for it I also found the same file on f
drive
I find this odd as I dont have an f drive! Tells me its a 7or so gig
hard
drive.
i only have 2 drives installed, a 20 and a 80 gig.
Could this be causing some of the problem do you think?
The windows file protection never showed up either
Not sounding good
Steve

:

Hello,

Sorry, will be more clear this time. Ensure you have your XP disc
with
you..

1) Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete the file compstui.dll
2) After you delete, wait a while and Windows File Protection
should
appear
3) Insert your XP cd and click on Retry
4) After it is done, check and see whether it works.

Another thing you can try is to go to

Start > Run > SFC /SCANNOW > OK
--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a clarification
on
how to
do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

:

Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties in
Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it
referenced.
Seems
the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens with
"printer"
at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be
completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default, rename
etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer icon
and
foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve


:

Hello,

What error message do you get?

What do you mean that you can't change any properties? Do
you
meant
that
you
are able to open the properties page, do changes, but
changes are
not
saved
on hitting OK?

Please be more detailed.

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any
printer
installed
on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
Hello,

I see. Thank you for posting back on the working resolution.

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http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

steve said:
I went through start,search typed in compstui.dll then went to where they
were located and deleted the files.
Then downloaded the file from a site I google searched and dragged it to
the
sys32 folder.
Still working great!
Steve

SingaporeWebDesign said:
Hello,

Glad to hear that the problem is fixed.

I assume that the "reference" you are talking about is in the registry?

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

steve said:
FIXED!!!
I deleted any reference I could find to compstui.dll file (there was
three??)
Did a google search for the file then downloaded it and dropped it in
sys32
and problem fixed!!
Thanks for you help and good luck to anyone else who comes across this
problem
Steve

:

Thanks anyway,
Seems I dont have the file in the location you suggest, its only in
the
other location I found which you say is the backup.
So I guess for some reason the "proper" one is missing?
Worked out the F drive and got rid of the problem, so that wasnt it.
Thanks again I'll keep looking
Steve

:

Hello,

The file should be in C:\WINDOWS\system32, the dllcache is the one
Windows
File Protection uses for its backup.

Your F drive could be the drive with the XP cd in - you can
right-click
the
file in the search results and click open containing folder.

Sorry, can't advise further. Perhaps you might want to search in
Google
groups deeper. Good luck.
http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=unable+open+printer+properties

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

I got into file protection through sfc/scannow and it did all the
stuff I
gather it should have done.
Unfortunatly stil the same problem
I checked that the compstui file was not there before file
protection
and
then that it was there after so this has really got me curious now
Steve

:

Ok lets see now.
I could only find the compstui.dll file in
windows\system32\dllcache\compstui.dll
I gather this is the right one.
Also while doing a search for it I also found the same file on f
drive
I find this odd as I dont have an f drive! Tells me its a 7or so
gig
hard
drive.
i only have 2 drives installed, a 20 and a 80 gig.
Could this be causing some of the problem do you think?
The windows file protection never showed up either
Not sounding good
Steve

:

Hello,

Sorry, will be more clear this time. Ensure you have your XP
disc
with
you..

1) Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete the file compstui.dll
2) After you delete, wait a while and Windows File Protection
should
appear
3) Insert your XP cd and click on Retry
4) After it is done, check and see whether it works.

Another thing you can try is to go to

Start > Run > SFC /SCANNOW > OK
--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, thanks for that.
Seems like what i'm looking for just need a bit a
clarification
on
how to
do
it all, the details are a bit thin.
Thanks
Steve

:

Hello,

Thanks for the clarification.

See if these links help
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...read/thread/421823dbf764dc14/c4e807861317c5d1

You experience problems when you view a printer's properties
in
Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922975
[quote Chris Day]
Went through the printui.dll and verified each DLL it
referenced.
Seems
the
problem was with compstui.dll being zero (0) bytes in
length.


Solution


1. delete compstui.dll
2. Windows File Protection will ask you to insert your XP
disk
3. WFP will then reinstall compstui.dll
4. Properties now displays
Click to expand...


--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi,
I dont get any error message at all, just nothing happens.
Right click on the printer\click properties\nothing!
If I right click the printing preferences, a box opens
with
"printer"
at
the
top, in the box is a red X and "operation could not be
completed".
The share printer also does nothing.
All other options do as required (open, set default,
rename
etc
This applies to my HP printer and the adobe PDF printer
icon
and
foxit
printer icon as well.
hope this is enough info?
Steve


:

Hello,

What error message do you get?

What do you mean that you can't change any properties? Do
you
meant
that
you
are able to open the properties page, do changes, but
changes are
not
saved
on hitting OK?

Please be more detailed.

--
Singapore Website Design
http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
Singapore Web Hosting
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
Windows XP FAQ

Hi, I'm unable to access the print properties for any
printer
installed
on
my
system.
I can still print but cant change any properties at
all.
Iv'e installed on another machine and it works fine.
Some of the searchs i've done and tried havent helped.
Hope someone has a new idea!!!
Thanks
Steve
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
[/QUOTE]
 
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