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IvanOpinion

iomexico wrote:

Thanks IvanOpinion
Any idea why I can't click on properties in My Computer

That sounds a little bit like what Microsoft affectionately calls 'DLL Hell'.

First though I would be inclined to check if you have anything suspect on your machine by running a virus checker and various other detectors (such as spybot, winpatrol, adaware etc.). If that shows nothing try running a 'repair installation' from your original Microsoft CD.

Ivan

ioscorpio

Thanks IvanOpinion
I can't get into Tools on IE cos IE will not open up
I've got AV, Spybot, so I'll try winpatrol and adaware
I don't have the Microsoft CD cos it was a company laptop and the company went bust so I kept the laptop.

albertross_2

have you done of these recently?

https://www.windowsupdate.com

if not, try it.

ioscorpio

Yes, I only started using this laptop again on Friday as I have been using a company laptop for the last 18 months.
As soon I started up it downloaded the automatic updates from Microsoft, don't know if that cocked it up, luckily I installed Firefox as soon as I logged on, otherwise I would not be able to access the internet at all.

albertross_2

Do you have an IE icon on your desktop, if so, can you right click and do properties, you may be able to reset defaults and manage add-ons from that screen.

ioscorpio

Albertross
Thanks, just looked on the icon's properties, but there's no default setting

Quincy_3

Mmm try this for a moment it may help,

Open Internet Explorer if you can Tools, Internet Options, Programs Tab, Reset Web Settings, Untick reset homepage then Yes then Ok.

Also try running sfc /scannow as in this Link

Both actions may help.

albertross_2

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm

ioscorpio

I don't have the CD to install, would I just be better re-installing IE from the Microsoft download website?

ioscorpio

Thanks everyone, I've got IE back by checking the add-ons
Still can't do a system restore or go into Properties in My Computer