Cant open Control panel
I cant open the control panel on my system either fron the desktop shortcut or the start menu.I decided to do a system r...
Set association in cntrol panel
Occasionally, when trying to open an e-mail (with attachment) I get the message that this file does not have an associat...
Left Side Panel Vanished
I have no idea how it happened, but the left-most side panel has vanished. (it shows folders and folder status for &qu...
HELP!!! Blank Control Panel, No Admin Tools, EXTREMELY Slow
God, I am getting sick and tired of how crappy Vista is! I used to recommend it to people, but now I wouldn't wish it o...
Cannot Access Control Panel
I am using Vista ultimate x64bit. Suddenly I cannot access the control panel or vista update or Backup, also the shortcu...
Removing Bluetooth Devices Icon from Control Panel - Windows
::Hello All.::::I am trying to remove the Bluetooth Devices icon that is present in the Control panel in Windows Vista B...
Vista SP1 removed the Search shortcut from the Start Panel
I sent the foolowing message to Microsoft - Message: Microsoft removed the Search button from the Start panel for Vista ...
Control Panel, Windows Explorer and others not open when dou
Hi. I have this problem which seems rather usual as seen in Google but I couldn't find a solution apart from reinstalle...
Internet Options in Control Panel
I have a laptop that automatically keeps on trying to access the internet via the dial up connection. I would perfer ...
Control Panel info need
How can I get the dates of the programs installed to show in the control panes when trying to uninstall programs or uda...
Re: HELP - Vista Control Panel problem + other strange thing
Jiml wrote:Got a Intel Pen4 PC that was upgraded from XP Pro to Vista Home Premium (Retail CD) All was working fine till...
Security Center icon missing in Control Panel
I recently noticed that my Security Center icon is missing from my Control panel list even though it is set to start aut...
While using Excel alternate panel shows up in
When entering numbers in excel cells the "Alternate panel" windowalways opens. My entry is alway at the to...
Cannot open Control Panel - Programs - Uninstall a Program
When I click on uninstall a program in control panel nothing happens. I don't get and error message or anything...just n...
Removal of an icon from the control panel under Vista
Does anyone know how to remove an icon from the control panel. I have an icon for HP Scanjet Scanner on the panel but t...
Vista classic control panel icons black
Many of the icons in the classic view of the Vista Control panel are suddenly black. Don't know what caused it, nor how ...
How do you save control panel settings?
Every time I open control panel I have to click on classic view to get the view I want. I do that and resize the window ...
Why can't I get the Control Panel to keep it's size?
I am using Vista Ultimate with SP1 and ever since I installed it I have had to stretch the Control panel so that I have...
Printers not showing in Control Panel
I want to change the properties of a printer attached my computer but when I click on Control panel>Printers, Explor...
Control Panel items won't open due to restriction on compute
I tried to get NERO to open and received a message to allow something in the control panel, and I followed the directio...
Unintentional Launch of Control Panel
My Vista (SP1, etc) control panel works just fine. Too well. It launches when I click on the Start button. Not every...
Cant open Control Panel run windows update defender update
Please can anyone help, I am running vista Home Premium 64bit and I cant open control panel, cant run windows update or ...
HELP - Vista Control Panel problem + other strange things
Got a Intel Pen4 PC that was upgraded from XP Pro to Vista Home Premium (Retail CD) All was working fine till a couple ...
Can I remove this item from Control Panel?
Whoops, silly me, I used that Kelly's Korner tweak to "Add clipboard to Control panel" forgetting that it only...
contgrol panel, default settings, etc
I got a new 64 bit HP laptop about a month ago and have recently completed the second complete rebuild. System restore...
Vertical Gray Panel in display
I am helping someone with a problem affecting her Acer XP Home laptop. The laptop is less than 3 years old and has been...
Re: Cant open the control panel
I have been cautious about repairing from the vista disc as the options are not straight forward. Forgot to add im using...
Control Panel\Network and Sharing Center
"Windows cannot connect to the printer. Access is denied." The Control panel\Network and Sharing Center indic...
lost Control Panel, Ultimate extra download.. etc.
Few days ago, from one day to another, I can't open anymore the control panel, doesn't come up, the my computer propert...
How to get back control panel/sound ?
for some reason the sound button wasn't in the right corner so I opened control panel/sound and sound and tried to turn ...
Some Control Panel items have gone missing
Vista Ultimate 32-bit on Dell Precision laptop.Today when I opened Control panel I see that there are 6 fewer items than...
Control panel shows 3 printers when I have only 1
I recently installed a printer, a Dell v305w & it I did a little print job & also scanned a document which I em...
Control Panel -> Keyboard ->Key Settings - Hardware or Softw
Is the Control panel -> Keyboard ->Key Settings tab made (not) available based on Hardware? Or is there a software...
Favorites Panel in Navigation Pane
Hi all,Using Vista Home Premium SP2 I can't seem to figure out how to get anything to display in the Favorites panel of ...
Control Panel - Sort by install date
I normally have the icons in the control panel grouped by install date, but it seems I have lost that option now and ca...
Problems with control panel
I'm having serious issues with the control panel and everything related to it in Vista 64.I can't access the control pan...
Changing views in Control Panel.
Somehow my view in Control panel is listed.I do not see a setting to change back to icons. I looked at past posts,unfor...
What is the control panel applet (___.cpl) for "Windows Upda
Hello,Version: Windows Vista EnterpriseWhat is the control panel applet (___.cpl) for "Windows Update" in Vist...
Welcome Center panel Keeps Coming Up
A correction to an earlier post. After I enter my password the Control panel : System and Maintenance : Welcom Center ...
Windows Vista Home Premium Ed., Control Panel will not open
Hi, I'm hoping there is some information on here that can help me ... I didn't see this topic listed already. I've res...
Control Panel Stumper!
Hello everyone, I have a question why does my control panel icon move from where I place it when Vista starts up also th...
Where are "Programs" in Control Panel?
Can someone tell me where "Programs" are in Control panel in Vista as per this website's directions:http://wi...
Windows Explorer and mouse control panel have selective amne
This is a new Vista Home Premium x64 desktop system from HP.Windows Explorer consistently forgets how I have it set to s...
Show Contacts panel? How?
Is there an option to show Contacts panel under Local Folders, like in Outlook Express? Thank you!...
No video on the computer LCD panel
My HP notebook is included in the recently issued "HP Pavilion dv2000/dv6000/dv9000 and Compaq Presario v3000/v600...
Exclamation Mark, Paperclip, Flag on Inbox Panel
The three columns that appear to the left of the From column in the email panel show an exclamation mark, a paperclip a...
No programs or control panel items will open when clicked
I have a whopper of a problem.I tried to get NERO to open and received a message to allow something in the control pane...
select Vista control panel crash
I can't find what wrong with Vista control panel crash few time and restart again many time. I am tired of it???? How ...
No Indexing Options in Contol Panel
I am using Windows Home Premium. There is no indexing options tab in my control panel under System and Maintenance. The ...
Strange icon behaviour in Vista control panel
Hello everybodyI'm new here, and I would be very happy if someone could help me resolve this strange issue.Vista Home P...
Left panel on start menu blank?
I do not know why all the items on left panel on start menu missing, it is blank. My OS Vista U +SP1, thank you. -- yxq...
Control Panel Mail and Fax problem
When I try to open Mail and Fax in Control panel I get this message: "You need more memory or system resources. C...
Icon Size in Control Panel- Zooming
I have lost the option to zoom the icons in the control panel to a small or larger size by use of the mouse wheel. I ca...
VISTA - Control Panel
Annoying little issue: I am running Vista Ultimate, but when I go to Control panel (in classic view), all I get is just...
No Blutooth In Control Panel
Motorola USB dongle detected and shows in computer devices but no icon in control panel to search for bt devices?Trevor...
Create an association in the set associations control panel
I've got a problem on my Windows vista, everytime i click the message envelop of my Yahoo! Messenger "This file doe...
Control Panel Icon keeps reappearing
I have a strange error that keeps happening. I have control panel desktop icon disabled but the icon keeps reappearing ...
windows mail setting in control panel missing
hi,beneath control panel - where can i find the email settings in windows vista? in windows xp it was just mail and eas...
Windows Vista left hand panel, help me make it dissapear
I have this problem:There is the left hand side panel opening in Windows Explorer I want to make it vanish, I never ha...
"Set Association Control Panel"
how and where do i find it...
MS Intellipoint stopped working but ctrl panel says working
Using Vista on Gateway Model MT3423. Mouse abruptly stopped working after months of successful use. Once before this ...
set associations control panel
i am unable to open links in my emails, the error i get is: this file does not havea program associated with it for perf...
Back Up using Vista Control Panel
I backup up data to a remote Western Digital drive using the Vista Backup Everything seems fine. I selected to backup a...
front panel video inputs
Hi, I have hooked a VCR to the video inputs on the front of my PC. I would like to make a copy of a tape on my hard dri...
MailTo protocol missing in control panel default
I have tried to correct the windows mail challenge I am having on Vista. I found an old post and it suggested going in...
No icons in control panel
I am using Windows Vista Basic. All icons have disappeared from the control panel. I cannot print or download update...
"Add or remove programs" not visible in Control Panel
Not visible in either views of my Control panel. Any suggestions will be appreciated...
Control Panel - Users; doesn't open
If I go to my Control panel to try to manage users and double click the users icon, it appears to do something, as evid...
Unistalling programmes from control panel
i have been trying to unistall some unwanted programmes. after I open the control panel and select 'unistall programmes'...
Control Panel Won't open up
Hello There,I have been good with XP, but just a few days before I decided to try Vista. I installed vista in a differe...
Unable to Access Control Panel Selections
I'm running Vista Home Premium x64, 2GB memory, NVidia 8600 GT with ASUS M2N motherboard. My problem is this: About four...
Lost "Add/remove SW" in Control panel VISTA64
I all of a sudden cannot see anymore the "add/remove SW" in the VISTA64 control panel. How do I get it back?...
Control Panel: Explorer is shutting down
Hi all I have a problem when I am trying to access my Control panel or my user account. Explorer stops and then restart....
Control panel does not load
Hi, i am running on Vista basic, and when i try to run my control panel with says windows explorer has stopped working, ...
mouse applet missing from Control Panel
The Mouse applet is missing from the Control panel applet list. I'm running Vista Ultimate SP1, so this is not the prob...
Mobo Front Panel Header Help
I am installing a new Gigabyte mobo (MA78GM-US2H) in an HP Media Center Case. The pin layout between the case & mobo...
Unable to delete program from control panel
I have a Canon camera. I have tried uninstalling a Canon program from the control panel. It will not uninstall. I ha...
Help!! - set association control panel
:cry:HELLO..I just got bought a new computer and it has Windows Vista and everyhting was okay until I tried to open a em...
Vista control panel not opening
Can someone help me fix my vista control panel?. It won't opne says a registry key is missing after I removed a virus an...
Control panel applet missing
There is no "Indexing" icon in my Vista Home Premium control panel. Is there a way to fix that?-- XYZ Man...
some control panel items wont open
i cant open some items within control panel - power options, windows updates, network sharing - if i try and open them f...
setting association control panel
I cant find the set association control panel....
Cant open the control panel
I cant open the control panel on my system either fron the desktop shortcut or the start menu. I did think it may be a d...
Control Panel in Vista
Hello All Gurus!, As you know I have a problem I need help with, Thanks in advance, Best Wishes and play the other Lott...
Preview Panel shows Red x for an Image
The preview pane shows a red x where there should be a picture. No warning line appears about any blocked email. In To...
Alternatives Panel Always On
When I dictate any length line using the Vista Speech Recognition I always get the Alternatives panel popping up with a ...
Can't open control panel
Whenever I try to open my control panel a window saying the windows explorer has stopped working appears. -- 09333987 -...
Bluetooth Device Control Panel Share Tab
Hello. I occasionally connect my PDA via Bluetooth through the internet connection of my old laptop for internet access....
creating Shortcuts to control panel objects
As I frequently turn my screen saver off and on, I would like to create a shortcut directly to the Screen Saver Applet ...
Control Panel not remembering settings
I set the view in Control panel to Small icons, and size the window to display 3 columns of icons. When I close & r...
Control Panel item restrictions
I have a whopper of a problem.I tried to get NERO to open and received a message to allow something in the control pane...
Control Panel problems
I recently switched Vista's display language to French, and now I can't get it back to English. Control panel opens, but...
How can I control the size of icons in Control Panel?
The size of icons in Control panel suddenly became very large. I don't see any way (as I had in XP and even in other p...
Control panel from cmd prompt
How can I launch Control panel from a system prompt...
No Bluetooth in Control Panel
I'm using a LAPTOP which has the bluetooth on/off button right next to the wireless button (both built in)I CANNOT find...
control panel
control panel & security center & shairing center not working after i inffeted with trajon virus i already remo...