Computer Hope
Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: vaxure on September 04, 2004, 01:39:09 PM
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Not sure how it happend but i no longer have the options to send to/new/open with when i right click on the dektop. I also can't create a new folder elsewhere like windows explorer etc..
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vaxure.....What operating system are you using ?
When you right click on the desktop exactly what options are you given ?
Let us know
dl65 ???
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Hi and thanks for the response, I do appreciate it :)
Windows ME (4.90.3000)
my options are:
Nvidia Analog Display
Active Desktop
Arrange Icons
Line up Icons
Refresh
Paste
Paste shortcut
Properties
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vaxure.....odd ......what happens if you right click on any icon on your desktop are you not given the option to send to .....or open .......etc. ?
Has any one been playing around with setting or have you done any updates . I assume this just occurred....is that right.
let us know
dl65 ???
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Yes clicking on the icons works normaly, I get the send to menu etc...
As far as updates i've done a few in the last week including a directX upgrade from DX9.0a to DX9.0b. but the most recent was today when I installed the drivers for my keyboard to make the upper programable buttons work. as for when the problem started I'm not quite sure, it's been i'd say at least a week since I tried to create a new folder.
but seeing i can't create a new folder in windows explorer either and do not even have the option to add a folder creating button in the customize section, i'd say it a windows problem? i was hoping it was just a setting i accidently turned off somewhere.
as for windows settings the only one I have adjusted this week was removing accessability options.
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Now that I think about it most of those options would'nt show up by right clicking on just the dektop anyway lol :-[ but I am definatly missing the "new" option
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run this first>http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ and general winge from me ...i just wish people would not update their pcs with<m$oft> updates....pcs seems to run better without them? end of winge...if it aint broke then leave it?
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Just ran housecall 3 days ago :)
as for m$ updates i'm with you there lol but i had to upgrade DX for Everquest (an online game I play) which is more of a benchmarking progam then a game sometimes lol
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vaxure.....I have been trying to recreate your issue here ....with no luck....How about uninstalling the keyboard updates you made today ( temporarily ) and see if you can right click on the desktop and see the new folder option.
The other thing ...you say you cant create a new folder in Internet explorer....( I cant do that either ...unless I save it to say desktop and then click on the icon and I have the option of making a new folder.....Can you not click on my computer .....pick say C drive ...click on it and when the exporer window opens to display the conents
right click in any clear space and see the option to make a new folder ?
let us know
dl65 ???
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;180257
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Ahh good find :)
Let me give that run
Get back with you
Vax
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well actualy that isn't in my registry
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\New\ (Default)
i don't have directories past ContextMenuHandlers that match that.
but from what I see in there it looks Nvidia related.
That is something else i've had issues with this week trying to get my game to work. I was refering to older driver versions that didn't help so went back to the latest drivers. all done through safe mode of course but i'll try dropping back a version and see what happens.
Also in answer to your question dl65 no i can't get a new folder from an empty area off the C drive like your asking but i will go ahead and uninstall the keyboard drivers as well :)
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ok added the new registry entry but it didn't help, also removed the keyboard drivers but it didn't work. Then I rebooted in safemode and I still don't get the "new" menu there either?
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Is there a Hotkey for creating a new folder? maybe i can try and see if that works
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vaxure.....I just came across this .....it seems to be related.....
I've seen the same thing in ME - in fact, it just happened again. From my recollection, it's from a corrupt registry key... probably from an improperly installed video card.
You can either do it manually using regedit, or use a patch - one can be found at:
http://aumha.org/downloads/new.zip
Procedure:
1) Go to the start menu, run 'regedit' (minus quote marks), then go to 'file', 'export', and find a place to put the backup. Always a good idea.
2) Download the patch above, unzip, and double-click the registry file inside, and it'll be patched. Try creating a new folder then.
Maybe........let us know
dl65 ???
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Worked that time! :o
You all are great, Thanks a bunch! ;D
Vaxure
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Well seems I have a new issue if anyone might know the answer,
Now when in a folder and I right click, under the "view menu" I don't have the option to view by thumbnails anymore? Just large icons, small icons, list and details.
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Thanks in advance,
Vax :)