Problems in control panel

[Jim Mason]

I am trying to access the add/remove programme in control
panel (XP SP1), however, when i click on the icon i get
a window up saying the following: -

Parser Message (title bar)
Value creation failes" at line 472


Therefore i can't access it to remove/change programmes.

Anyone know what is wrong and how to fix it.

 

[Guest]

CAUS
This problem may occur if the following file is corrupted or missing:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shellstyle.dl

RESOLUTIO
To resolve this problem, use any of the following methods:
Obtain a copy of the shellstyle.dll file from another Windows XP SP1 computer (Professional or Home Edition), and then copy the file to the following location on the affected computer:
C:\WINDOWS\system3
Tip To open the C:\WINDOWS\system32\ folder, click Start, click Run, type %windir%\system32 in the Open box, and then click OK
If the following file is found in the system32 folder, you can rename the file to Shellstyle.dll:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\class_ss.dl

To do this, right-click the Class_ss.dll file, click Rename, and then type
Shellstyle.dl

If any of the following files are on the computer, copy the file to the C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Luna\Shell\NormalColor\Shellstyle.dl

C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Luna\Shell\Homestead\Shellstyle.dl

C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Luna\Shell\Metalic\Shellstyle.dl

Note When you use this method, the appearance of some windows (such as the Add or Remove Programs or Set Programs and Defaults windows) may be affected by the Luna theme. For example, the colors may be different from what they were before the problem occurred. Therefore, you may prefer to use one of the previous methods to resolve this problem

(C) Microsoft.com KB

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Jim,

"Parser Message: Value creation failed" at line 472" error
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm

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I ran into this same exact problem after installing SP1 and using the
"Forever Blue" theme/Styles XP. Change to a standard XP theme. Use
Add/Remove. Then reinstate your preferred theme.

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MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
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I am trying to access the add/remove programme in control
panel (XP SP1), however, when i click on the icon i get
a window up saying the following: -

Parser Message (title bar)
Value creation failes" at line 472


Therefore i can't access it to remove/change programmes.

Anyone know what is wrong and how to fix it.

 

[Guest]

Hi Sharon,

Thanks for that, it solved the problem.

Cheers
Jim