Solved I cannot open my Windows Explorer and Control Panel (Again).

[emir]

Initially, I have an issue that suddenly I cannot open Windows Explorer and Control Panel and I am able to fix it by my self as in my post here (http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...ndows-explorer-control-panel-domain-user.html).
Where the issue only appear if I login as Domain user.

But then, after I restart my laptop and login again as domain user, it happened again.
And only if I login as domain user.
Just curious that it is related with windows update or other update from other programs.

I search for this issue and I found that after updating new IE-9 it will have this issue.
Is it correct?
If 'Yes', how to fix it? Because I am not sure that I can use System Restore for my laptop.
And why it happen only for domain user and not with local user (local admin or normal user) ?


Thanks in advance.

emir

 

[marsmimar]

Try running a system file checker scan from an elevated command prompt (option two.) If any problems are found run the scan 3 times rebooting in betwen eah scan.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

You could also see if there are any application conflicts by performing a clean boot.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ation-conflicts-performing-clean-startup.html

If still no joy, one of the Forum experts prepared this troubleshooting guide that might help.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/220165-troubleshooting-steps-windows-7-a.html

 

[emir]

Hi marsimar, thanks for the reply.

Before I read your reply, I was logging in as local user with administrator privileged which has no issue (and hope it never happen). But unfortunately it is. It happen today morning when I open my windows explorer. Same issue with domain user.
For me, seems like some files/services/updates are causing this issue. Because it is not happening with 'administrator' local user.
And if I checked in Task Manager, it shows 'FlashPlayerPlugin_11_3_300_265.exe' running twice with different memory usage (3,704K and 16,972K). Same as in domain user.

At the moment I will try some steps from you. Hope it fix my issue.
And I will update the result here.

 

[A Guy]

Hi marsimar, thanks for the reply.

Before I read your reply, I was logging in as local user with administrator privileged which has no issue (and hope it never happen). But unfortunately it is. It happen today morning when I open my windows explorer. Same issue with domain user.
For me, seems like some files/services/updates are causing this issue. Because it is not happening with 'administrator' local user.
And if I checked in Task Manager, it shows 'FlashPlayerPlugin_11_3_300_265.exe' running twice with different memory usage (3,704K and 16,972K). Same as in domain user.

At the moment I will try some steps from you. Hope it fix my issue.
And I will update the result here.

That is the new sandboxing feature apparently

Inside Flash Player Protected Mode for Firefox « Adobe Secure Software Engineering Team (ASSET) Blog

A Guy

 

[emir]

Hi, I've tried all the suggestion solutions but it still there. So, i just keep it as it is (which is silly thing that I've done).

Yesterday I tried to login as local user with admin privilege and, accidentally, I click Windows Explorer and it work. I can open my windows explorer and control panel normally. I do not know how.
It could be from Windows update or other programs. I've checked in Update History, only Windows Defender KB915597 on 30/09/2012 with 'Successful' status. And others are failed.
Other thing that I've done (with local user) is running a tool from microsoft ([FONT=&quot]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2597986[/FONT]) for re-registering OCX for my Office 2010.

But this issue still happen with my Domain user.
Still wondering.

 

[lehnerus2000]

Group Policies?

Perhaps the Domain Policies (Group Policies) are preventing you from opening "Windows Explorer" and the "Control Panel".

 

[emir]

lehnerus2000, thanks for help but I don't think so. Because initially it work fine.

 

[lehnerus2000]

Can you do a "System Restore" to a time that pre-dates the problem?

 

[emir]

Guys... finally I got it.

After I uninstall Real Player and Nero 8, restart the box, yeehaaa... I get it back (as local user and as domain user).
I'm using other tools for remove and cleanup (Revo Uninstaller and CCleaner Now).
Now, I can open my windows explorer and Control Panel.

Thanks for all your suggestion and support.


But, the thing is I still don't know why those 2 apps blocked me from opening my windows explorer.

Anybody know the reasons?

 

[A Guy]

Because they are both crap...ooops, did I say that out loud?

A Guy

 

[lehnerus2000]

Free Alternatives

I'm glad to hear that you found the culprits (and that you reported back).

I'm not sure why you need those particular programs (maybe you don't).

I use these programs:

• Winamp for music and CD ripping
• Media Player Classic - Home Cinema for video
• VLC for video
• ImgBurn for CD/DVD burning and ISO creation

They are free programs.