XP pro - fails to open systemproperties

[Guest]

I cant open properties for the systemfolder, does any1 have a solution? thx.

 

[Guest]

i wish i had a solution, i'm having the exact same problem! i also can't
open "help and support" on my computer!

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Which one, system or system32? And why are you trying to open Properties?

%systemroot%\system
%systemroot%\system32

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[Wesley Vogel]

Try this, hold down your Windows key and press your Pause key at the same
time.

sysdm.cpl is System Properties.

Also try this...
Click Start | Click Run | Type: sysdm.cpl | Click OK

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[Wesley Vogel]

sysdm.cpl is probably messed up. Run the System File Checker.

System File Checker (sfc.exe) replaces screwed up system files.

Load your XP CD in your CD drive.

Start | Run | Type or paste: sfc /scannow | Click OK

sfc /scannow scans all protected system files immediately and replaces
incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.

System File Checker takes a while to run.

If you have XP Home and it asks for your XP Pro CD, see this KB article...

You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD when you run the
System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128

If SFC.EXE did anything it will be listed in the Event Viewer.

Open the Event Viewer...
Start | Run | Type: eventvwr | Click OK | Click System |

Windows File Protection will be listed under the Source column. Look at any
Windows File Protection entries.

Explains a whole bunch about sfc.exe.
scannow sfc (sfc.exe)
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker
(Sfc.exe)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747

HOW TO Verify That Windows File Protection Is Running
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814597

Description of the Windows File Protection Feature
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/222193

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