Error Message

[John]

Thanks, I did run the sfc and all was AOK immediately
after a reboot. Then I tried the right-click again and
the same error message popped up. I'll try again and then
go for the in-place upgrade this time in accordance with
the artical you mentioned. Thanks, John
>-----Original Message-----
>I would run a sfc /scannow - it will reinstall any
>missing OS files - here is Microsoft's info on it:
>
>To repair or reinstall Internet Explorer and Outlook
>Express in Windows XP, complete the following procedure
>while you are logged on as an administrator:
>Use the System File Checker tool to scan all of the
>protected files on your computer:
>Click Start, and then click Run.
>In the Open box, type sfc /scannow, and then click OK.
>
>Note that you may be prompted for the Windows XP or
>Windows XP Service Pack 1 installation media.
>Test to determine if the issue is resolved. If the issue
>is resolved, skip the remaining steps. If the issue is
>not resolved, continue to the next step.
>Complete an in-place upgrade of Windows XP, a repair of
>Windows XP, or reinstall Windows XP. For additional
>information about how to complete an in-place upgrade or
>repair of Windows XP, click the article number below to
>view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
>315341 How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade
>(Reinstallation) of Windows XP
>
>To reinstall Windows XP updates, visit the following
>Microsoft Windows Update Web site:
>http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
>
>*Please note you need to update your PC again after
>running this utility*
>Good luck!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>If I right click on an object in My Computer (i.e. A
>>drive) I get the error message: "Windows Explorer has
>>encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry
>>for the inconvenience." For example, I can't format a
>>floppy disk. I have a Rube Goldberg "work a-round", but
>>that is not exactly satisfactory. Help, anyone! Thanks.
>>John
>>.
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