Re: Problem managing folders in XP Pro

Steve

I have checked event viewer - nothing being reported there.

ChkDsk has been run and no errors found or fixed.

Strangely I thought safe mode would produce the same results but this
wasn't the case - I have full functionality after a reboot into safe mode.
This may be due to the running process / program which is causing the issue.

I have tried by a process of elimination to find the program which causes
the issue - but haven't been able too.

However I am now going to source an external HDD over the Xmas period -
backup my data and an image of my disk before re-installing the OS and
programs - it's about time this was done as the PC needs a tidy-up.

Thanks
Steve

"Steven L Umbach" wrote:

> Take a look in Event Viewer to see if anything related is reported that may
> help with a solution and run CheckDisk on the computer being sure to select
> to automatically fix file system errors. I don't think this will make a
> difference but try booting into Safe Mode to see if that changes anything.
> If that does not help more than likely you will need to try an
> upgrade/repair installation and if that does not work a fresh install. Keep
> in mind that an upgrade/repair install would require that you first check to
> see if you need to reinstall your service pack [if not included with the
> install disk] and then for sure you will need to go to Windows Updates to
> download and install all needed critical security updates. --- Steve
>
>
> "shelby_335" <shelby335@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:AB43AC15-6713-4613-84E4-76BD855D27D2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > The two options which seem to be inactive are
> >
> > Shares & Security....
> > Properties.....
> >
> > I have limited occasions where the 'file search' functionality returns
> > zero
> > results.
> >
> > All other menu options seem to work.
> >
> > I have checked & cleaned the system using Ad-aware, Spybot and
> > Hijack-this -
> > there are no strange running processes. I haven't installed any new
> > software
> > recently - I have tried moving back to previous restore points to no
> > avail.
> >
> > I have 3 user profiles which get used on the system - 1 Admin & 2 limited
> > accounts.
> >
> > Since I made the initial post I have noticed sometimes the options
> > function
> > for a short while after a reboot.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
> > "Steven L Umbach" wrote:
> >
> >> What option are you selecting that nothing happens? --- Steve
> >>
> >>
> >> "shelby_335" <shelby_335@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:C9D1782C-957B-4CAB-A08E-994A68AAAB07@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> >I have been trying to change some folder share permissions and view the
> >> > security settings for folders on my local disk - however when I right
> >> > click
> >> > and select one of the options - nothing happens, no error, no message
> >> > nothing!
> >> >
> >> > However a folder stored on my desktop can be managed.
> >> >
> >> > Has anyone come across this before?
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
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