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

DJK(John) Robinson djkr at msn.com
Wed Feb 2 17:39:37 CST 2005


Not crazy at all!  Scandisk and defrag regularly, temps today.  Diskclean?

J


> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com 
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda
> Sent: 02 February 2005 23:32
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] W2K won't explore/run things normally
> 
> 
> Actually (and I know how stupid and crazy it sounds), run 
> diskclean, scan disk and defrag, and delee all your cookies 
> etc, and temporary files. The number of pc problems i've 
> cured at work through doing that lot is beyond belief...
> 
> 
> Jon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of 
> DJK(John) Robinson
> Sent: 02 February 2005 23:23
> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> Subject: RE: [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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