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• In the Control Panel administrative tools is empty. What can I do to restore it?

  I had a virus not so long ago. all our photos and documents are missing. I can't do windows updates. all the remedies online point to a permissions problem. to verify the permissions, I went to administrative tools and it is empty.

  Hi David,

  1. you receive an error code or message?

  2. have you made any recent hardware or exchange of software on your computer before the show?

  I suggest you follow the methods and mark the question below:

  Method 1:

  Please, start your computer in Safe Mode with networking to see if the same problem occurs.

  Startup options (including safe mode):

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Method 2:

  Scan your computer by using the Microsoft Security Scannerby clicking Download now to check if there is no virus infected:

  http://www.microsoftsafetyscanner.com/

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Method 3:

  I suggest you to perform SFC (System File Checker) analyze and check if TI the problem persists. To do this, please see the following article.

  The SFC/SCANNOW command analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.

  Use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7 system files:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 4:

  Try to create a new user account and check with the question.

  Create a user account:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/create-a-user-account

  If the problem is resolved then try to fix the user profile damaged.

  The difficulty of a user profile is corrupted:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  It will be useful.

• In the control panel under Tools, folder, file types options, why are there items her don't have next to them?

  According to my question in the title above... Tab file types... Why is it (NO) next to audio CD, disc, DVD, and a little more such elements as the folder of file, folder and to allocate to the Protocol.

  Reason why I ask this is I just do a fresh install of Windows XP with SP2 and I installed SP3 after that on an old computer that was in need of a new facility. I continued to get the AutoPlay window I went to the CD and DVD players and set everything to TAKE NO ACTION. I wonder if I made a mistake by doing this. I was half way tempted to do the same for drive C, but I did not.  Is there something I can do to correct what I do that I should not have?

  Also, I noticed that my computer is really slow now and it was not before.

  How can I find other positions that have posted here on Microsoft Answers?

  Thank you

  Gary

  The [NONE] you're referring to means that there are has file extensions associated with things such as Audio CDs, disks and DVDs.

  A "file extension" is the 3-(4-parfois) part of a file name that comes after the period character.  For example, in "Document.doc" file extension is doc.

  Made settings were - as you noted correctly - in the AutoPlay dialog box.  These settings determine what Windows does when a removable storage device is connected.  Depending on the type of multimedia content detected on the device, you can choose from a variety of "Manipulative Autoplay" to deal with this content.

  "Take no action" is not a bad default.

  If you want to change your mind, open my computer and right-click on the icon for a CD/DVD/USB device and select the tab "Autoplay".  You can choose from a variety of types of "content" and then choose which application should open.  For more flexibility, TweakUI--> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/windows-xp or see

  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/AutoPlay.htm
  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/addautoplay.htm
  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/autoplayhandlers.htm

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  Also, I noticed that my computer is really slow now and it was not before.

  A number of things could happen here.

  Have you installed all necessary drivers after you reinstalled Windows?

  Have you installed an antivirus application before connecting to the Internet?

  Have you applied all post-sp3 Windows critical updates before you begin to surf the Internet?

  Did you uninstall the trial versions of software antivirus which have been replaced (unless your new Windows installation was a "clean install")?

  ________________________________________________

  How can I find other positions that have posted here on Microsoft Answers?

  If you mean your own messages, and then click your name (Z28Mojo) in the upper right of your screen.  You go here--> http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/profile/88435d17-4dda-40d2-acfa-b561a982507c

• When you try to uninstall several programs via the Control Panel, I get a message that "another installation is in progress and must be completed first". I have no other current facilities. Windows XP Home Edition

  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

  Hello dutchb,

  The error, "another installation is in progress and must be completed first" can be attributed to the InProgress key found in the registry at:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CurrentVersion\Installer\InProgress

  Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk.

  I suggest that first make a backup of the registry or a system restore point. Then go to control panel, administrative tools, Services. Do scroll down and find the Windows Installer service, and set the start at the stop State. Delete the registry key to the location above.

  Now, you shouldn't get the installation in the progress message when you try to uninstall programs.

  I hope this helps.

  Sincerely,

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• Update of Photoshop CC and now the Control Panel tool is missing. How can I restore Panel tool?

  Windows 10.

  Yesterday Photoshop CC asked if I wanted an update.

  I said yes, now I can't find the control panel of the tool that used to be to the left of my screen.

  How can I get that back?

  Menu of the Photoshop window > tools (near the bottom)

  The new Photoshop you give a splash screen, so if you open a file, you should see the workspace.

  Let me know if this helps.

• diving USB hard drive appears on the Control Panel, but not on MY computer

  Drive hard USB part on the Contrlol Panel but not on my computer.

  Hi Frank,.

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  If I understand you correctly, the external USB hard drive (HDD) appears in the control panel but does not seem to be detected in my computer screen. I will certainly help you to question, however, I would be grateful if you could answer a few questions to refine the question in order to provide you with better assistance.

  (a) what is the brand and model number. the USB HDD?

  (b) has detected before HARD drive in my computer screen? If so, did you do changes on the computer before this problem?

  (c) that you get an unrecognized USB device notification error message?

  The unit is probably go up at the same point one of the partitions and thus becoming "invisible". In

  in order to further diagnose the issue, I would suggest trying the following methods and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1:

  Try running the Fixit tool from the link below.

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

  
  

  Also, run the next fixit to solve common problems with USB devices.

  Diagnose and automatically fix the Windows USB problems

  If the problem persists, try the following method.

  Method 2:

  Remove and reinstall all USB controllers.

  1. Open Manager devices by clicking the Start button, click Control Panel, click system and security, and then, under System, clicking Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  2. In the list of the categories of equipment, locate and expand Bus USB controllers.
  3. Right-click every device under the Bus USB controllers node and then click Uninstall to remove them one at a time.
  4. Restart the computer and let the USB controllers get reinstalled.

  Plug in the removable USB device and perform a test to ensure that the problem is solved

  Also, refer to:

  Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly

  Hope this information is useful. Let us know if you need more help, we will be happy to help you.

• Windows update fails when it is opened from the control panel.

  I have a very annoying problem and critical. After install correctly update windows, now I can't open "Windows Update" from the control panel. If I click it, the windows unresponsive and freeze. Help, please.

  ... Even when I update windows is not running except Windows Defender antivirus.

  Unfortunately, that does not necessarily mean that another application of Norton didn't was not preinstalled on the computer when you bought it.

  Given that you use Norton Online Backup and have no intention of buying it, see if the correction of several next step solves your Windows Update problems. [Note: nothing in my dose can damage your computer.]

  ACTIONS

  [You may want to print these instructions for reference offline. IMPORTANT => NO SKIP & perform all steps in one uninterrupted session! [If a step said to restart, restart! ]

  1 right-click on the link, select SAVE TARGET as.... & download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  2. close all open applications.

  3 uninstall Norton Online Backup via Control Panel | Programs & restart. See: http://www.technipages.com/windows-8-uninstall-applications.html

  4. right click on the file that you saved in #1 above and select run as administrator to run the utility, and then reboot again.

  5. download/run scripts appropriate of the following trusted Source (my colleague IE MVP Kai Schatzl): http://iefaq.info/index.php?action=artikel&cat=42&id=133&artlang=en

  Note-online scripts are good to IE10, too,

  Tip: The file named ie8 - rereg.all.zip contains both scripts below (more than one third that you will NOT use).

  6. close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the taskbar), and then double-click the file named ie8 - rereg.32on64.cmd to run the script.

  6. close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the taskbar), and then double-click the file named ie8 - rereg.64on64.cmd to run this script then restart.

  7. reaffirm Internet Explorer as the browser in the default CUSTOM (<>) Set Program Access and defaults of the computerarticle. [1]

  8 manually reset Internet Explorer (do NOT use the Fix It!) by the specific Win8 section on this page: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737#method1

  9 restart the computer.

  10. run the tool for troubleshooting Windows Update from start to finish by the instructions on this page, then restart once more-online http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/troubleshoot-problems-installing-updates [2]

  11. start a manual check for updates. Assuming that KB2813170 is available once again, see if you can install it with success now; Follow all the instructions.

  12. in response to this post with a status report. [No emergency]

  =========================================================
  [1], when we completed this thread, feel free to one of your browsers alternating reaffirm as a default again if you wish.

  [2] full Disclosure: run the troubleshooting tool Windows Update deletes yourhistory of update but not the list of installed updates.

• I can't get rid of Highlightly even though I disabled in the extensions and uninstalled in the control panel. (windows 7 pro)

  Highlightly does not appear in the control panel more since I uninstalled it. I disabled the extension in the Add-ons. He however keeps popping up. I have windows 7 pro 64-bit.

  Is there an action actually uninstall Highlightly your list of extensions instead of disable?

  One thing I would recommend is that make you a Reset of Firefox. The reset Firefox feature can solve a lot of problems in restaurant Firefox to its factory default condition while saving your vital information.
  
  Note: This will make you lose all the Extensions and preferences.

  • Sites Web open is not recorded in less than 25 versions of Firefox.

  To reset Firefox, perform the following steps:

  1. Go to Firefox > help > troubleshooting information.
  2. Click on the button 'Reset Firefox'.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is finished, it will display a window with the imported information. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox opens with all the default settings applied.

  Information can be found in the article Firefox Refresh - reset the settings and Add-ons .

  To be sure that he's gone completely, make a check of malware with some malicious programs, analysis of the programs on the Windows computer.
  
  Please scan with all programs, because each program detects a different malicious program.
  
  All of these programs have free versions.

  Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before scanning.

  • Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:
    http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php
  • AdwCleaner:
    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
    http://www.Softpedia.com/get/antivirus/removal-tools/AdwCleaner.shtml
  • SuperAntispyware:
    http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/
  • Microsoft security scanner:
    http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  • Windows Defender: Home Page:
    http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/products/winfamily/Defender/default.mspx
  • Spybot Search & Destroy:
    http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
  • Kasperky free Security Scan:
    http://www.Kaspersky.com/security-scan

  Alternatively, you can write a check for an infection rootkit TDSSKiller.

  • Utility anti-rootkit TDSSKiller:
    http://support.Kaspersky.com/5350?El=88446

  See also:

  • "Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked

• How can I get rid of xmarks. I never installed it and I can't find it in the control panel

  See above this feature is only on my desktop and I can't get rid of

  Hello

  If it has been installed as a Firefox extension you can try to Remove in Firefox Tools (Alt + T) > Add-ons - > Extensions.

  Using extensions

  Uninstalling the modules

  Disable/remove modules

  Customization of Firefox

  On the other hand, if it was installed as a Windows application or Internet Explorer application, you may need to uninstall via the control panel of the Windows operating system, or the affected browsers. Windows support would be useful.

• Missing audio device of the control panel.

  Several days ago, I opened the control panel to troubleshoot an audio device. The Control Panel showed two audio devices:

  1: ATI PNP
  HDAUDIO\FUNC_01 & VEN_1002 & DEV_AA01 & SUBSYS_00AA0100 & REV_1001\5 & B0AB116 & 0 & 0001
  Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\atihdmi.sys (7.11.0.7703, 114,00 KB (116 736 bytes), 02/09/2010 12:34 AM)
  2: REALTEK PNP
  HDAUDIO\FUNC_01 & VEN_10EC & DEV_0888 & SUBSYS_103C2A92 & REV_1002\4 & 19 19054 & 0 & 0001 c
  Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\rtkvhd64.sys (6.0.1.6196, 2.37 MB (2 484 072 bytes), 07/09/2010 12:27)

  Both devices are still listed under system information/system/components tools, but:

  At some point during the configuration of the device from Realtek, ATI device disappeared from the control panel. Since then, I have found no way to adjust its properties, much less put on the control panel.

  The only other change observed: formerly the computer sounds internal (startup, error, stop, etc.) remained internal. Now, I can hear them through the external speakers - acceptable but not optimal.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Milt

  Hello

  Could you post back with the full or part no of your PC model No.  Also, could you confirm the operating system you are using.

  Another thing to check is in the meantime.  Windows Control Panel, open Sound, right-click in an empty area of this window and check "Show disconnected devices" as «Show disabled Devices»  Another thing now appear?

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• I want to uninstall real player. I went to the control panel to uninstall, but it was not listed.

  Original title: real player not on the list of programs but still doesn't work

  I want to uninstall real player. I went to the control panel to uninstall, but it was listed.  I can always download with real player. What's new? Why is not listed if I can get rid of him.

  Hello

  What operating system are you using on your computer?

  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

  a. click Startand then click run.

  (b) in the Open box, type regedt32, and then click OK.

  c. in the registry editor, find the following registry key:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

  d. in the left pane, click the Uninstall registry key, and then click export on the file menu.

  e. in the export registry file dialog box that appears, click desktop in the list record in , type Uninstall in the file name box, and then click Save.

  f. each key listed under Uninstall in the left pane of Registry Editor represents a program that is displayed in the list of currently installed programs in the add tool / remove programs. To determine which program that represents each key, click the key and discovers the following values in the details on the right pane:

  Full name: the Display Name key value data the name listed in Add / Remove programs.

  - and -

  UninstallString: The value of the UninstallString key data the program used to uninstall the program.

  g. After you identify the registry key that represents the program that you removed but which is still displayed in the currently installed programs list of add or remove programs, right-click the key in the left of the registry editor window pane and then click Remove.

  Click Yes in response to the message "are you sure you want to delete this key and all of its subkeys?

  h. on the file menu, click Exit to quit the registry editor.

  i. click Start, click Control Paneland then click on Add / Remove Programs.

  In the currently installed programs list, verify that the program whose registry key you deleted is no longer listed.

  j. do one of the following:

  o If the program list is not correct in Add / Remove Programs, double-click the file Uninstall.reg that you saved on your desktop in step 5 to restore the original list of programs in the registry.

  -or-

  o If the program list is correct in Add / Remove Programs, right-click the Uninstall.reg file on your desktop and then click Remove.

  For more information, you can check the link below:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314481

• How to remove the Yahoo? I followed the steps to remove the Control Panel, but the site is still there and in my toolbar.

  For weeks I tried to get rid of Yahoo from my computer.  I deleted it - or so I thought - by using the option remove in the Control Panel, but Yahoo icon is still on my toolbar, and when I click on it and now I get redirected to the Yahoo site!  What should I do to get rid of this unwanted program?

  Hello

  Which toolbar do you speak? Internet Explore toolbar or some other?

  If it is internet explorer, the problem goes away if you run internet explore without modules, probably accessible from Start - (all the) Programs - Accessories - System Tools.

  Tricky

• Windows live Essentials download fail / cannot be uninstalled in the control panel too

  reset the computer from 32 bit to 64 bit, now I can't install windows live essentials said that something prevents the installation. tried to install piece by piece like windows movie maker, but can not install msn messenger. its installation and make back.  checked the control panel there are windows live essential tries to uninstall but could not be uninstalled. There are also errors on my windows update not installing updates on update security for windows 7 x 64 systems and put for the pickup of 2007. Office systems. tried to install windows live for days now. Thanks for your help, everyone.

  My apologies: I misread your message original & thought you had problems to install Microsoft Security Essentials, not Windows Live Essentials.

  You will find support for Windows Live Essentials installed in this Windows Live Help forum:

  http://windowslivehelp.com/forums.aspx?ForumID=a372972e-8e7a-4d85-ADC3-a1b43e8c02ec

  ====================

  IN RE your problems to get the critical security updates (only) installed:

  For individuals, please visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy.  If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

  People experience problems of installation of the security updates Microsoft may also visit the following pages for assistance:
  https://consumersecuritysupport.Microsoft.com/
  http://support.Microsoft.com/ph/6527#tab3

  For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

  For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• cannot open the mouse settings in the control panel after the update

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  Hi image,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community.

  a. what exactly happens when you try to open the mouse settings in the control panel?

  b. do you receive any error messages?

  I suggest that you want to run System Restore on your computer.

  System Restore will take your computer state permeable when it did not face such a problem, this can be done by selecting the correct restore point.

  To restore the operating system to an earlier point in time, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, type system restore in the search box, and then click System Restore in the list programs.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  2. in the System Restore dialog box, click on choose a different restore point and then click Next.

  3. in the list of restore points, click a restore point created before you started having the problem, and then click Next.

  4. click on finish.

  For more information visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212/

  Hope this information is useful.

  Let me know if it worked.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

  Visit our http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/answersfeedback/threads/ Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• I can't change anything in the control panel. My computer says I may have not sufficient permissions to access the item.

  We have tried everything we can think of changing the time in our computer.  Whenever we click on the small box in the lower right corner, he says - "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.  May not permissions to access you the item.  In addition, we are unable to add or remove programs or making changes through the control panel.  Help

  All the problems you describe are problems that could occur if the user that you are connected without administrator privileges.  The quick check of administrator privileges must right click on the button 'start '.  If "Open All Users" is one of the choices that appear, then you have administrator privilege.  Otherwise, you must connect to your machine like the built-in 'administrator' or a user in the group "Administrators".

  Assuming that you have administrator privileges, things get more complicated.  User rights can be granted or denied to any user - even administrators - by group policy.  If you are an administrator and you have XP Pro, then you might be able to check or change the user rights by using the Group Policy Editor (from-> Run-> "gpedit.msc").  Search in the:

  Computer configuration-> Windows settings-> security settings-> local policies-> user rights

  path.  One of these user rights is "Change the System Time".  If your XP Pro machine was never part of a domain, I would consider also running a program anti-malware on your system.

  If you have XP Home Edition, you don't have the Group Policy Editor.  You will need to check / adjust / modify your user rights by using the command line program "NTRights" provided with the Resource Kit.  Problems like that with XP Home would raise my suspicions that you have a malware infestation.

  'How to set user rights to logon using the NTRights utility'

  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315276 >

  HTH,
  JW