[dba-Tech] W2K won't explore/run things normally

Andrew

Yes, a possibility.  I've tried replacing one or two other things (with
reboot) but no luck yet.  Explorer itself next.

And thanks for the reminder about sfc.exe - I'd quite forgotten about that.

Currently running a virus scan across the network from an OK PC, then bed, I
think. Busy day tomorrow, mostly, so this saga may have to be resumed on
Friday.

John


> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com 
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of 
> Haslett, Andrew
> Sent: 02 February 2005 22:42
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] W2K won't explore/run things normally
> 
> 
> Perhaps explorer.exe has become slightly corrupt?
> 
> Try running the System File Checker (sfc.exe) -> it replaces 
> any corrupt system files. You'll probably need your original 
> CD but its worth a try and it doesn't require a format!
> 
> A
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of 
> DJK(John) Robinson
> Sent: Thursday, 3 February 2005 7:11 AM
> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> Subject: [dba-Tech] W2K won't explore/run things normally
> 
> I have an old PC running Win2000 (fully up-to-date) and 
> looking after my ADSL connection, running firewall, 
> centralised anti-virus updates, etc. Occasionally something 
> else, but mostly just these essentials.  PC is on all the 
> time, typically two weeks between reboots.
> 
> It's suddenly become unhelpful -
> 1.	trying to run programs via Start gives "Windows Explorer
> Unable to
> run this command"
> 2.	Winkey+E (shortcut to run Explorer):  "Access to the specified
> device, path, or file is denied."  (I'm running as Administrator.)
> 3.	Double-clicking on a file to invoke the associated program:  no
> effect at all.  (eg .txt to run notepad)
> 4.	Very few system things in the Control Panel work: most give
> symptom
> 2 or 3 above.
> 
> It's not just shortcuts, either.  Locate notepad.exe itself and double
> click:  nothing.
> 
> BUT Winkey+R (to Run something) works fine!  Explorer and all 
> the rest - IF you know what to type in the Run window, eg  
> compmgmt.msc /s Everything works OK in itself: I just can't 
> run anything the normal way.
> 
> Same after rebooting.  And the services are all running fine: 
> ADSL, ZA,
> Sophos, ...   And nothing interesting in the Event Viewer.  Did a full
> virus
> and spyware scan, to be on the safe side - nothing.
> 
> Can't find anything useful on MSKB (and it's not Q172223).  
> Just had a quick Google, but nothing useful so far.  And no, 
> I don't have a folder call "Program" on my C drive, nor am I 
> trying to play an audio CD, ...
> 
> Has anyone come across a problem like this?  Or have any 
> bright ideas? I strongly prefer to tackle and solve problems 
> than give up and reformat, reinstall, etc.
> 
> John
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