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04 Jun 2014 | #11 |
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? You do not need to go into control panel to take a screenshot......
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04 Jun 2014 | #12 |
x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
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Run a quick malware scan on your computer.
There might not be anything related to the issue, but a quick check doesn't hurt. AdwCleaner is a two step process. Scan then Clean Step 1: Download and Scan Click here to download AdwCleaner (author: Xplode) >> save the application to your Desktop.
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04 Jun 2014 | #13 |
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Thanks Guys, neither solution will work because media player and center clicks on saying cannot open file, still cannot download . so now I am trying to figure out how to disable media player since I was able to disable media center, but still cannot use control panel .
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04 Jun 2014 | #14 |
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
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One test I do is to put inetcpl.cpl in Search and click on it, see if the Internet Properties item will open. There's a number of .cpl files that are the various items in the Control Panel. If they won't open from Search [or Run if you have it showing (or Windows key + R)] then something is really wrong with the install of Windows.
Here's a list of the items if the Control Panel itself won't open and their associated files: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/149648 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313808 |
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04 Jun 2014 | #15 |
x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
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Following Berton's information - try entering Appwiz.cpl
in the Start Menu Search box, if you see the same name in the search results (Programs), hit enter if that doesn't work try the Run box (WinKey+R) enter Appwiz.cpl in the box and hit enter This is a refinement on what Berton already posted - it should take you directly to Control Panel > Programs and Features. If you get there, select Turn Windows features on or off (left hand window pane) Expand Media Features and unTick Media Center and Media Player. Click OK You might have to restart This probably isn't the best way to solve the issue, but it might allow you to do other work that will correct it. |
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06 Jun 2014 | #16 |
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Thanks a lot for helping with a solution and I have tried so many ways to get into control panel to do a restore, but I seem to not be able to get in and do a download. I am locked out of control panel and don't know there to go from here, just cannot get media player to open anything, not even music will not play.
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06 Jun 2014 | #17 |
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
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Are you able to open Control Panel when booted into Safe Mode??
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06 Jun 2014 | #18 |
x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
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Follow this tutorial from Step 3 and select Repair Your Computer from the Advanced Boot menu
Advanced Boot Options Then select System Restore from the repair menu. See: System Restore Start at step 6 and pay close attention to step 7 and step 8 - many people miss the importance of those steps and only see the most recent Restore Point If you see a Restore point from before this began, select that one. If you don't see one that is early enough, try ticking Show other Restore Points. In either case, press the next button. This sounds like a reinstall, but it isn't. See: System Restore: frequently asked questions - Windows Help |
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07 Jun 2014 | #19 |
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Yes I can go into the control panel, but I cannot open anything in the panel and cannot change anything without media player poping up saying cannot open file.
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08 Jun 2014 | #20 |
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