Cannot open the desktop by double-clicking icons
Original title: I can't double click on my desktop icons... I have to right click and click Open and some work by making that some don't.
I can't double click on my desktop icons... I have to right click and click Open and some work by making that some don't.
Hello
Try the methods provided below and check if the problem persists.
Method 1:
Step 1:
Start the computer in Mode safe.
Safe mode
To start the computer in safe mode
Step 2:
If the problem does not persist in Mode safe, try a clean boot.
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353
Note:
How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state
After you have used the boot is a way to solve your problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.
- Click Startand then click run.
- Type msconfig and click OK.
The System Configuration utility dialog box appears. - Click the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services, and then click OK.
- When you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.
Method 2:
If the method above does not help, try to create a new user account and check if that helps resolve the issue.
How to create and configure user accounts in Windows XP
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/279783
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