System Information

[Robert McEvoy]

When I try the System Information under XP nothing happens
I have to use the command sysdm.cpl in the start >run
I went to Start>all programs>accessories>system tools
Click on Prosperities for system information
In the Start box I changed it to "c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl"
in the target I made the same change
When I clicked apply , I received the following reply
The folder "c:\windows\system32|sysdm.cpl" specified in the start
box is not valid
Does any one have any ideas
Thanks
Bob

 

[Bert Kinney]

Try this Robert.

c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

 

[Robert McEvoy]

Bert , Tried it and received the same message back
Bob

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Robert,

This happens if the "NoPropertiesMyComputer" Policy is enabled.

Create a System Restore point and try this:

Click Start, Run and type Regedit.exe
Locate and then click the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer
(and)
HKEY_CURRENT_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

In both of the above locations, see if a value named "NoPropertiesMyComputer" exists.
If so, delete the "NoPropertiesMyComputer" value, and close the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


When I try the System Information under XP nothing happens
I have to use the command sysdm.cpl in the start >run
I went to Start>all programs>accessories>system tools
Click on Prosperities for system information
In the Start box I changed it to "c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl"
in the target I made the same change
When I clicked apply , I received the following reply
The folder "c:\windows\system32|sysdm.cpl" specified in the start
box is not valid
Does any one have any ideas
Thanks
Bob

 

[Robert McEvoy]

Sorry , but the 2 items you mentioned are not there.
My problem is I have found a tool that works but why do I get the message
Start box is not valid
Bob

Hi Robert,

This happens if the "NoPropertiesMyComputer" Policy is enabled.

Create a System Restore point and try this:

Click Start, Run and type Regedit.exe
Locate and then click the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer
(and)
HKEY_CURRENT_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

In both of the above locations, see if a value named
"NoPropertiesMyComputer" exists.
If so, delete the "NoPropertiesMyComputer" value, and close the Registry
Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


When I try the System Information under XP nothing happens
I have to use the command sysdm.cpl in the start >run
I went to Start>all programs>accessories>system tools
Click on Prosperities for system information
In the Start box I changed it to "c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl"
in the target I made the same change
When I clicked apply , I received the following reply
The folder "c:\windows\system32|sysdm.cpl" specified in the start
box is not valid
Does any one have any ideas
Thanks
Bob

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

In the "start in" field in the properties sheet of a shortcut, you can only mention a file system folder. sysdm.cpl is not a valid item for that field.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Sorry , but the 2 items you mentioned are not there.
My problem is I have found a tool that works but why do I get the message
Start box is not valid
Bob

 

[Robert McEvoy]

This is my original post

When I try the System Information under XP nothing happens
I have to use the command sysdm.cpl in the start >run
I went to Start>all programs>accessories>system tools
Click on Prosperities for system information
In the Start box I changed it to "c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl"
in the target I made the same change
When I clicked apply , I received the following reply
The folder "c:\windows\system32|sysdm.cpl" specified in the start
box is not valid
Does any one have any ideas
Thanks
Bob

Bob
In the "start in" field in the properties sheet of a shortcut, you can only
mention a file system folder. sysdm.cpl is not a valid item for that field.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Sorry , but the 2 items you mentioned are not there.
My problem is I have found a tool that works but why do I get the message
Start box is not valid
Bob