Tabs Missing / Monitor Display Problems =(

[Jack Barrett]

I have Windows XP Pro on my home network which consists of the following
PC's:

eMachines 2.6 CPU / 512 RAM
Compaq Presario 933 MHZ / 512 RAM

The Compaq displays just fine. The eMachines PC is my problem.
When I right click the screen>properties it's missing a tab to change the
display options. =(

I am also missing themes from the Themes menu. I change the display to
Windows XP display options....then click ok....come back later and it's
changed back to Windows Classic display options!
It will NOT allow for single click icon changes either!!!!!
It defaults to double click for icons which is a pain in my ass.
What the hell is going on?

I can't seem to get it to display anything with XP themes or XP Plus themes!
I have scanned for viruses, spyware and Trojans. NOTHING....clean as a it
can get.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Jack

 

[Wesley Vogel]

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top
285. Right hand side
Restore All Display Tabs

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Jack Barrett]

Hi Wes,

Unfortunately it did not work. =(
Restarted after loading the file and no change.
I will keep on trying to figure it out. Hopefully someone will figure it out
before me.

Thanks,

jack

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Jack,

Oops, I misread your post.

When I right click the screen>properties it's missing a tab to change the
display options.

The Settings tab? Part of the problem may be your video drivers. Go to the
manufacturer's website and get the latest video drivers.

Also...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

51. ScreenSaver Disable/Enable or Tab Missing

128. Right hand side
Restore Desktop and Screensaver Tabs

177. Restore the Web Tab - Display Properties

227. Right hand side
Restore/Enable Screensaver Tab Settings/Display

282. Enable the Appearance Tab - Display
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I am also missing themes from the Themes menu. I change the display to

Make sure that the Themes service is set to Automatic and running.

Open Services...
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | Click OK |
Scroll down to and double click Themes | Click the V next to Startup type |
Select Automatic | Click the Apply button | Click the Start button |
When the Themes service has started, click OK | Close Services

If that doesn't do it, visit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

One of these ought to help.

187. Restore Themes Functionality

187. Right hand side
Restore Luna Theme

214. Right hand side
Windows XP Style Changes to Windows Classic

271. Stuck in Classic View? Undo Now

Troubleshooting Themes in Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#themes

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If XP Pro you can use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |

Navigate to >>>

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\
Force Classic Start Menu
Set to: Not Configured

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Desktop Themes\
Load a specific visual style file or force Windows Classic
Set to: Not Configured


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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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