Can't open any folder properties, or customize folders


  1. colouny
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    Vista, 7
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    Can't open any folder properties, or customize folders


    Hi, I have accidentally noticed that i cannot open any folder, HDD end else properties.( right click --> properrties). I can do this on single files.

    If any one can offer me any solution for this problem it would be great. Its, really anoying.

    Windows 7, intel atom 1,6ghz, intel graphics. If something else is needed just let me know.

    Actually i have noticed that i cannot access properties nowhere, folders, files, i windows programs like "lusrmgr". Please help with this one.

    Thanks.
    Last edited by colouny; 31 May 2009 at 14:55. Reason: Another notice
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Colouny,

    You might see if doing a repair install may be able to help fix this.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. colouny
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    Vista, 7
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    Brink said:
    Hello Colouny,

    You might see if doing a repair install may be able to help fix this.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn

    Thanks, That really helped. I can now work with windows as ususal!
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  6. Brink
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    You're welcome Colouny. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)
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