my computer, my documents, etc.. folders do not open

[3kdad]

All folders on desktop that point to c:/documents and settings, do not open. The pointer will turn to an hour glass then revert back to a pointer. If I create a new folder I will not be able to open it, all aftermarket program folders work fine. I am not able to open control panels or the printers folder. I may have gotten a virus but Norton has not detected anything. Norton Win doctor di dno tfind anything wrong. I also ran the command sfc/scannow. Any thoughts -

[Zachery]

sounds like your having a problem with explorer in general >.>

[aeinstein]

3kdad,
Faranth might be right on this one (as well ;) ) but try searching for "*dll*exe*" (w/o the quote marks); nothin should show up, but if something does its a virus for sure as no such file type really exists. r u getting any other type of error screens/random reboots? sluggish sys? undeliverable emails that u dont recall sending 2beginw/?

[setokaiba]

help same prob i did that and a error screen comes up on win xp pro plz help no vrus i can whift norton antivirus 2002 2003 2004

ps how to take screenshots

[TallCool1]

ps how to take screenshots

TinyResMeter . It can also monitor CPU usage and suchlike.

[setokaiba]

i have win xp and it not a cpu ussage becuase i close all program

[setokaiba]

sounds like your having a problem with explorer in general >.>

so try to help
what else can i try

Faranth HOW TO TAKE SCREEN SHOT? im the best>.> :rolleyes:

[setokaiba]

hello i really help

[caperjack]

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c:/documents . -

is this a typo as it should be C:\Documents
I think you problem could be a virus or trojen ,releaded !Try these 2 free online scans ' http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_frame.asp

[setokaiba]

scan but nottin,no virus,no trojan

[Zachery]

then i would guess your windows explorer is majorlly messed up, id say to backup and reinstall

[)BIG"B"Affleck]

If your are going to reinstall or repair read this and the chances of this happening again are slimm if none.
[thread=2429] CLicK HERE[/thread]

Alaways running on ROOT/Administrator can be fatal.

[setokaiba]

is there a other suggestion

[Zachery]

If your are going to reinstall or repair read this and the chances of this happening again are slimm if none. [thread=2429] CLicK HERE[/thread] Alaways running on ROOT/Administrator can be fatal.

not always true, if you have no clue waht your doing with a computer maybe

and seto no, reinstall your OS is at the point of no return

[setokaiba]

i dont understan
look how my comp does
illl send then to ur email.... send ur email adrress in a privete message

[MAD_DOG]

Dude seriously to save you "time" & "effort" I highly would recommand a format seriously. Only takes 45 mins I think it is time for it seriously man & if you never reformated then we go from there.

[setokaiba]

Dude seriously to save you "time" & "effort" I highly would recommand a format seriously. Only takes 45 mins I think it is time for it seriously man & if you never reformated then we go from there.

how?

[MAD_DOG]

When I get home from work we will discuss that the first time it's always the weridest and the hardest but since it is a MS product all you really do is say next next next next and your done.

Before doing make sure you have a backbone to help you out someone there or over the phone. I will walk you through it as much as possible. If you really need help I have no problem calling you and walking you through it.

Question you have Windows XP Pro bootable CD? Let me know.

[setokaiba]

no

[MAD_DOG]

Do you have a WinXP CD? Well this isn't a good start at all dude. Call me if you need assistant dont forget to leave your number.