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Windows Explorer has gone

Started by Realcrusader , Aug 16 2005 07:03 PM

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Posted 16 August 2005 - 07:03 PM

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Kia Ora,

I have lost all use of Windows Explorer, no start bar or Icons, I have ran new task 'explorer.exe' several times and the windows button and e and rebooted countless times,

Is anyone out there able to help? I have some post grad work due in next week and really need my comp online quickly!

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RC
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Posted 16 August 2005 - 07:05 PM

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Click start then run, type sfc /scannow then press enter to replace the system files, you need the XP CD and get a blue bar, when the bar goes, reboot
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Posted 16 August 2005 - 07:08 PM

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Click start then run, type sfc /scannow then press enter to replace the system files, you need the XP CD and get a blue bar, when the bar goes, reboot

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I have no start bar or desktop icons, i'll look for my cd now.
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Posted 16 August 2005 - 07:11 PM

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Get the task manager the same way, click file, new task, type sfc /scannow then press enter
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Posted 16 August 2005 - 07:18 PM

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Get the task manager the same way, click file, new task, type sfc /scannow then press enter

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Ok, windows is verifying protected files, thanks
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