Unable to open Control Panel
- Thread starter kishen111
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Just a few random thoughts that might help. Not much info to go on.
- Did you recently install something (new program, updates, etc) that caused CP/taskbar issues? Uninstall.
- Did you have recent malware problems? Run full scans with your AV and free Malwarebytes.
- Have you tried System Restore to a date/time prior to issues?
- Have you checked for damaged or corrupt system files? Use option two this tutorial from elevated command prompt. If problems are found run scan 3 times rebooting after each scan.
It would help if you filled in your system specs (top menu bar any forum page > User CP > Edit System Spec left column.) Also helpful to know how long this problem has been going on and how you first noticed it (did it happen while you were on the computer doing something or did you shut down the machine and there it was the next time you powered back up?) Please post back if anything above helped or not.
- Did you recently install something (new program, updates, etc) that caused CP/taskbar issues? Uninstall.
- Did you have recent malware problems? Run full scans with your AV and free Malwarebytes.
- Have you tried System Restore to a date/time prior to issues?
- Have you checked for damaged or corrupt system files? Use option two this tutorial from elevated command prompt. If problems are found run scan 3 times rebooting after each scan.
It would help if you filled in your system specs (top menu bar any forum page > User CP > Edit System Spec left column.) Also helpful to know how long this problem has been going on and how you first noticed it (did it happen while you were on the computer doing something or did you shut down the machine and there it was the next time you powered back up?) Please post back if anything above helped or not.
My Computer
At a glance
Win 7 Pro 64-bitIntel i5 2.4 Ghz8GB DDR3Intel HD 3000
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Sony Vaio VPCEB47GM Laptop
- OS
- Win 7 Pro 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel i5 2.4 Ghz
- Memory
- 8GB DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel HD 3000
- Sound Card
- IDT High Definition
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15.6 WGXA Anti-Glare LED
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800
- Hard Drives
- 640Gb 7200rpm
- Antivirus
- MSE
- Browser
- Opera (primary) with IE9 backup
Have you tried changing the Desktop Background by right clicking on a .jpg image and in the context Menu clicking on "Set as Desktop Background"?
If not then please try that and check if you get a better background by doing so.
After that open the Run Dialog Box (Windows Key+R). Type "control.exe" in the text box without the inverted commas and press OK. Does the Control Panel open now?
If not then please try that and check if you get a better background by doing so.
After that open the Run Dialog Box (Windows Key+R). Type "control.exe" in the text box without the inverted commas and press OK. Does the Control Panel open now?
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit2 gigs of RAMIntel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Built
- OS
- Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
- Motherboard
- Intel D845GVS1 X86-based PC
- Memory
- 2 gigs of RAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
- Sound Card
- Realtek AC'97 Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 931BF Black 19" LCD Monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1280X960
- Hard Drives
- 1. SAMSUNG SP0822N ATA Device ~ 80 GigaBytes
2. Seagate FreeAgent Go USB Device ~ 500 GigaBytes
- Keyboard
- COMPAQ Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- iBall Laser Precise Speedster
- Internet Speed
- 4 mb/sec