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• Windows Explorer Crash when using the control panel

  This is the type of an interesting question that happens to me only sporadically and usually only to a cold start.

  When I shut down the computer completely for cleaning or install something, when restarting, open the Control Panel causes Windows Explorer to crash (note that this is not Internet Explorer).
  
  It restarts immediately, but I lost some of the icons in the taskbar - especially the icon Sound Max.

  If I do a reboot it comes back and I can use the Control Panel normally. Tried to remove items from the start menu, as obviously something is in conflict when it starts but it is like shooting in the dark to find the good start. I even reinstalled W7 with a lot of attention, but it happens once again from time to time. I ran sfc/scannow several times and all is well.

  As long as I don't do a cold reboot it will work very well for weeks without a hitch. (Please no comments about just don't).

  Someone else has a similar problem? My specs are lower and it has not changed when I updated to the latest version of the bios so I suspect something on W7, and I strongly suspect the driver SoundMax which is in fact very old for W7X64.

  All updates are underway, including the latest which was supposed to increase stability for W7 X 64. I had added this update 4/28. An accident 29/4 good. I uninstalled the update and re-installed directly from the microsoft link. Sometimes it works, but not in this case.

  I studied all the information mentioned in the error codes and most of the time, it led to speculation of different people to different causes. I've read that it could be a conflict with the driver Sound Max, this is why I suspect as well that it might involve the Nvidia GPU driver. Changed the GPU driver and no joy. Whenever I have ask W7 to check a solution that is not found. So, it happens once in a while, but there is nothing wrong? At least Microsoft knows something is happening--evidence of the update.

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  Hello

  Make sure that Windows Update is turned on and install the update KB980408 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980408) - April 2010 stability and reliability update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is available .

  Issues that this update fixes this update improves the stability and reliability of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 in various scenarios. This update addresses the following issues:

  • Windows Explorer crashes and then restarts when you access a third-party Control Panel item.

  This update solves the problem?

  If this isn't the case, please download this reg from my SkyDrive file:
  http://CID-128fc518635be2dc.SkyDrive.live.com/self.aspx/.public/Ms%20Foren/registry/WER%5E_Explorer.reg

  and double click on the file to import.

  When Explorer crashes, Windows Error Reporting Service creates a dmp under C:\Localdumps . Please download the file to your public Skydrive folder and post the link here. I take to the dump, maybe I can see the cause.

  André

  "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• "I can't uninstall" V9 uninstaller ' to my pc using the control panel uninstall installation

  "I can't uninstall" V9 uninstaller ' to my pc using the control panel uninstall facility. I know not how this program was originally installed, but I think that it is malicious. Help, please!

  Original title: impossible to uninstall a program

  Hello

  Please see the following for a good removal - http://malwaretips.com/blogs/safe-v9-virus/

  Kind regards

  Patrick

• I get the error of Windows Explorer tries to use the Control Panel Applets

  Whenever I have open Control Panel, and then select an applet (Folder Options), I get an error for Windows Explorer and everything is frozen until I have completed the task with the Task Manager.  I am running XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3.  Have passed through each .cpl file by placing each of them, one at a time in a temporary folder and then try the control panel again.  I always have the error and cannot detect what applet file could be causing it.  Any help is appreciated.

  You must run a full on your antivirus scan, until the Trojan horse is completely removed.

  Try to access the folder in this way options:

  Start > my computer > in the top menu, click Tools > choose folder at the bottom of the menu options.

  Also run the eset online scanner on.

  Once the infection has been cleared, you should be able to go into folder options without freezing the pc.

  If you were able to enter the folder through the above method options and let us know if the Trojan horse has been completely deleted.

• How can I access my computer in order to remove downloaded files that has not deleted using the control panel and the usual functions to delete?

  I recently received from remote assistance installed a new anti-virus program. During using the remote technician, I he observed several open windows because it deleted the files that were left by previous anti-virus programs on my computer.  These files prevent the download of the new program.  As I watched him navigate through my programs and files, I noticed that there are a lot of game files that have been deleted by using the functions of the control panel and uninstalling still in my computer.  The technician of 3-4 programs installed on my computer while he removed residual files of the antivirus and promptly removed from these programs when it was correctly installed my new anti-virus program.  I would really like to know how to access files or records what he did and then delete the game files that I thought were removed.  I downloaded at least 100 trial offers for sets of objects hidden over the years and you don't want no trace with my memory of the computer.  No help available out there?

  Hey,.

  You can follow this link to recover lost or deleted files:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/recover-lost-or-deleted-files

  also, look for the file/game:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/save-your-search-results

  Hopefully this should help you.

• I have a program that does not uninstall by using the control panel... Any suggestions?

  I have a program I want uninstal - I tried several times via the control panel with prosses uninstal - nothing helps...  Any help would be appreciated...

  Hello

  You can try this program to uninstall

  Try the FREE revouninstaller

  http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

• When I use the control panel and select programs 'enable or disable the functionality of windows' list appears ever all I get is a blank window, no list, so I press ok or cancel, im getting nowhere

  I tried to fix the spooler sys error app in question, that I asked previously about Adobe flash plugin crash

  When I go to control panel and select Programs - turn off features the window if poster where the list would be, says wait then nothing appears

  I can't select the LDP and the LPR I read as the solution, I can also change the Internet printing Client because the list of options does not appear

  Hi Falcon,.

  I came to find this article pertaining to your question. There may be suggestions that you have already tried, try again with the others and an update on the same. Let's see if it helps.

  I hope this helps!

• I can't uninstall the games by using the control panel and I can not play games more... * OB... OB...

  Another problem of mine.

  > I use Windows Vista.

  > I can't uninstall the game in Control Panel.

  > When I click on uninstall, it says:

  *****************************************************
  "An error has occurred trying to uninstall (games).
  It may have already been uninstalled.

  You want to remove programs (games) and
  Feature lists? »
  *****************************************************

  > When I click on Yes, the game is still there.
  Even if I switch off the coast or restart the laptop.

  > Now, the problem is, I can't play (reflexorator) a few games my
  laptop. As there is no icon of the application that links to the game.

  > Means that there is stuff like: image folder, etc. But no icon than a link to the game.

  > It get worse when each game or stuff I download from the Internet as shockwave will not work.

  > When I click on it (after downloading), he said:

  **************************************************************************
  «Windows cannot find @# $% ^.» Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again"
  **************************************************************************

  > What should I do? Can you help me??

  > I use McAfee Anti-virus.

  Hello

  Welcome.

  To resolve this problem, you must install the Windows Installer Cleanup utility as administrator. To do this, right click on the Setup file (msicuu2.exe) and choose Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue.

  All the best!

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Diana D D - Microsoft technical support.

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• Impossible to uninstall programs using the control panel

  I am trying to remove several programs using Control Panel - Add or remove programs.  I get the following error

  An error occurred trying to uninstall [program name].  It may have already been uninstalled.

  Windows then gives an option to remove the program from the directory.  I did hope that he would then remove the program itself, but not luck.  The program is still listed under the start menu, all programs and runs correctly if clicked.

  Any help to understand why the Panel think that the program is uninstalled when it's not would be very useful, as would a work-by-turn.

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  You could try to locate the individual uninstall each program feature. The names of these vary from one software to another manufacturer, but they are usually in the directory of the software program. If there is a specific application uninstall routine, it is often indicated by an UNINSTALL. LNK sortcut. If you follow this path, go to the program folder, then right click on the shortcut and run as administratoruninstall application.

  To avoid just uninstall, you can try to locate any program that is associated with the program to be uninstalled, and ensure that it is not running in the background or as a service. Choose Start, MSCONFIG, tab Start to see most of the programs that run auto-magiquement on the computer starts. Common examples would include Office and Adobe programs Quick launch that preloading some components of the program.

  You can also try a third party uninstall program that takes a more aggressive approah to the whole uninstall process. VS Revo Group is a free utility to do this.

  Revo Uninstaller (free)
  http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

  Like a lot of freeware, there is a 'Professional' ($) version that makes even more rigorous procedures, but the free version does a pretty good job.

  • If this proposal of solution solves your problem, please go back and mark as answer for others to consider.

• Get the 0xC004C0003 error message when you try to activate Windows 7 using the old product key

  Windows 7 error code 0xC004C0003

  I reinstalled windows 7 on my old machine using a copy of the operasting system genuinr.
  After several attempts to activate it by using my old product key, I get the message error code
  can you tell me why this is the case, and in any case I can resolve the issue quickly

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  Activation error: 0XC004E003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938450

• Cannot activate Windows 8 error "the Software Licensing service determind that specified only usable product key for the upgrade not to own pieces."

  Original title: invalid product key :(

  Today, I tried to load my computer and was faced with the blue screen error short story that my hard drive some how became corrupt and had no partition. Fortunately, I had a friend who told me step by step how to solve this problem using my hard drive in my brothers pc. When it came to reinstalling windows I booted the computer directly from my windows disc 8 and when I tried to activate the key once I was ready to I received an error Code: 0xC004F061Description: The Software Licensing service determind that specified only usable product key for the upgrade not for own pieces. Means that I can not use the key I bought and must buy a new one? It seems really unfair because I've already spent money on the upgrade.

  You upgraded to Windows 8, but did not have an earlier version of Windows Installer (error 0xC004F061)

  If you see error 0xC004F061 when you try to activate Windows 8, this means that you are using a product key for an upgrade of Windows 8 version and a previous version of Windows wasn't on your PC when Windows 8 was installed. To install a Windows 8 upgrade version, you must already have Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP installed on your PC.

  If you have formatted the drive until the upgrade of Windows 8 version has been installed, you will not be able to use your upgrade product key to activate Windows 8. To activate Windows 8, you will need to install your previous version of Windows, and then reinstall Windows 8. Help with the activation process, contact technical support.

• access control using the control panel handle

  Is it possible to access the constant name when I only have the panelHandle of the IUR. The control is part of the different project and panelHandle went from the first

  project for the second project. Second project now need to set the value of the control, but doesn't have access to the panelHandle of the first project.

  TIA

  lvrat,

  There are two ways to detect certain characteristics of a control during execution. Wolfgang and I were suggesting was something like this (code written in memory: there may be some mistakes in there):

  int ctrl, mode, style;

  name char [32];

  'panelHandel' has received another application

  GetPanelAttribute (panelHandle, ATTR_PANEL_FIRST_CTRL, &ctrl);)

  all in (ctrl) {}

  through the constant name

  GetCtrlAttribute (panelhandle, ctrl, ATTR_CONSTANT_NAME, name);

  If (! strcmp (name, "NUMERIC1")) {}

  }

  Else if (! strcmp (name, "NUMERIC2") {})

  }

  ALTERNATIVE: other discriminatory features in the

  GetCtrlAttribute (panelHandle, ctrl, ATTR_CTRL_STYLE);

  switch (style) {}

  case CTRL_SQUARE_COMMAND_BUTTON:

  case CTRL_SQUARE_COMMAND_BUTTON_LS:

  GetCtrlAttribute (panelHandel, ctrl, ATTR_CTRL_MODE & mode)

  If (mode == VAL_HOT) {}

  do something on the control...

  }

  break;

  by default:

  do nothing

  break;

  }

  Check to see if there are more controls on the Panel

  GetCtrlAttribute (...,..., ATTR_NEXT_CTRL,...);

  }

  A list of control styles can be found here and in userint.h. Here the list of control modes.

  There are many attributes that makes a distinction between controls in a Panel. But doubt principal remains the same: have you tried to access a control from another application through handle Panel CVI?

• Cannot install windows 7 using the uefi on hp laptop

  Cannot install windows 7 in uefi on computer mode hp laptop.

  What is the error you received? Generally the new laptops are designed as is not compatible with windows 7, as a mine.

  When I try to install W7 it up without hard drive found.

• Activate Windows 7 using the same product key after changing the hard drive.

  Original title: activate windows 7.

  Before that I put a new hard drive, should I the new product key or the same product key?

  Did you follow this advice?

  If it requires no Activation phone after replacing the hard drive, do not follow request to Auto, but brace yourself for a real person explain as to what has been done for purposes of re-setup

  "How to activate Windows 7 by phone '

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-Windows-7-phone.html

• Cannot run Windows Explorer using the interactive services detection

  Hello

  I have the tool using the interactive services detection to display applications. I have to refrain from using the Terminal Server services for the moment and the DSI is the only option I have. Now the problem is, this tool must run Windows explore periodically as well as other applications Viz Notepad, wordpad. It shows notepad and wordpad but always fails to open windows Explorer. Any ideas on that?
  PS: everything what I described above works great with the Terminal Services
  Thank you
  Madhu

  Hi Madhu,

  The question you posted would be better suited for COMPUTING public Pro on TechNet. I would recommend posting your query in the TechNet Forums to get help:

  Windows 7 security TechNet Forums

  Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.