I only recently began using Win7, and have recently begun encountering a problem. In any and all programs which ask the user to select a file or folder (Calibre, Mp3tag, etc.), the dialogue that should contain a folder tree, or other explorer options appears blank (see attached images for examples).
I have installed various visual styles, however, the problem persists even after switching back to a default aero vs.
Any thoughts?
Welcome to Seven Forums srkMac. Try this:
Start> Type cmd in search box> right click on cmd.exe in results above> click on Run as Administrator
When command prompt opens, type the following (notice the spaces) :
regsvr32 /i shdocvw.dll
Press Enter
regsvr32 /i browseui.dll
Press Enter
Reboot and see if problem is fixed. This will reregister the dll files. A Guy
Hello srkMac, welcome to SEven Forums!
If you're saying that you've added "external themes" to your Windows 7, a lot of people have different issues with adding various theme packs, that may be the cause of your issue.
First, thank you both for your assistance.
@ A Guy-
Tried the fix you suggested via command prompt. Returned an error message claiming that the .dll was not found. (Same error message returned for both dll files). Anything I can do? Or is there a way to obtain the necessary dll files (I have no physical media as my laptop was preloaded with win7 x64)?
Screens attached. Thanks in advance.
On a re-read of that error message, there appears to be a problem with dll registry server?
Both those dll files should be in your System32 folder:
c:\windows\system32\
Have a look and see if they are indeed there or not.
A Guy
The dll files are both there, but I still get the error message.
Sorry srkMac, it's late and I must zzz. Hopefully someone else can help, or have a look when I get back on tomorrow. A Guy
No problem, mate. Thanks for all of your assistance.
Also, it would seem that only 32-bit programs are affected by this (those located in Program Files (x86)). x64 programs work fine.
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