Part-2: Frequently Asked Problems with Solutions Part-2
21. How to get Windows XP Common tasks (Left-side pane in explorer) back?
22. “Copy To”/”Move To” dialog box opens automatically while right-clicking on Start -> Open.
23. Can’t set “Show Hidden files/folders” option in “Tools -> Folder Options”.
24. Accidentally deleted “mspaint.exe”/”notepad.exe”/etc. file, how to get it back?
25. Taskbar is showing only icons in opened application buttons not showing text.
26. Orkut.com, Youtube.com and Firefox is blocked in the system.
27. I have forgotten my Windows Administrator password. How can I reset / recover it?
28. I can’t see any message in chat window of Yahoo! Messenger?
29. All User folders are showing default yellow icon instead of Glass icons in Windows Vista.
30. How can I change Power button in Windows Vista to Shutdown Windows instead of Sleep?
31. Hibernate option suddenly disappeared from Startmenu in Windows Vista.
32. Why menus appear on lest side of cursor in my Windows Vista?
33. EXE files are not opening in my Windows.
So here we start:
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21. I’m using Windows XP and suddenly the Common tasks stopped showing in left-side pane.
Sol: Open “Tools -> Folder Options” and enable the option “Show Common Tasks in folders“.
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22. Whenever I right-click on Start button and select “Open”, a “Copy To”/”Move To” dialog box opens automatically.
Sol: Open regedit and goto:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ ContextMenuHandlers\
Now under this key, delete following 2 keys:
Copy To
Move To
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23. I can’t see Hidden files/folders in my computer. Even I enable the option “Show hidden files/folders” in “Tools -> Folder Options”, its automatically disabled again.
Sol: Open regedit and goto:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden
Under this key, you’ll see 2 more keys “NOHIDDEN” and “SHOWALL“. Make sure that the values of “CheckedValue” and “DefaultValue” in right-side pane are “2” and “2” for “NOHIDDEN” and “1” and “2” for “SHOWALL” respectively. If its not so, then change them and you’ll be able to enable/disable these options in “Folder Options”.
You can also alter Hide/unhide settings using registry as following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer\Advanced
In right-side pane, change value of “Hidden” to:
1 - To show hidden files
2 - To not show hidden files
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24. I accidentally deleted my “mspaint.exe”/”notepad.exe”/etc. file, how can I get it back?
Sol: You can use any of following methods:
A. Goto “%windir%\System32\DLLCache” folder and look for the file, if its there then copy it to “%windir%\System32\” folder.
B. Insert your Windows Setup CD and goto “I386” folder. Now look for the same file, it’ll present there but the last letter of extension will be “_”. e.g., u’ll get “mspaint.ex_”/”notepad.ex_”/etc. Now open Command Prompt and goto “I386″ folder and give following command:
expand mspaint.ex_ mspaint.exe
expand notepad.ex_ notepad.exe
etc.
Now u can copy the file to “%windir%\System32” folder.
C. Give following command in Command Prompt:
sfc /SCANNOW
It’ll automatically restore the files.
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25. Suddenly my taskbar is showing only icons in all opened application buttons. I can’t see any text. How can I get back the full taskbar buttons?
Sol: Open regedit and goto:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics
In right-side pane, change the value of “MinWidth” to -2300
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26. Whenever I open “www.orkut.com” or any folder with the name “orkut”, I get following error with a scary laugh:
Orkut IS BANNED, orkut is banned you fool The administrators didnt write this program guess who did?? r r MUHAHAHA!!
Sol: Please visit following link:
[Solution] Orkut.com, Youtube.com and Firefox is Banned in System
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27. I have forgotten my Windows Administrator password. How can I reset / recover it?
Sol: Please visit following link:
How to Reset / Recover Forgotten Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Administrator Password?
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28. In Yahoo! Messenger, whenever I send a message or get a message I can’t see the contents in chat window. All I can see is a blank window.
Sol: Please download Windows Script using any of following links and then install it:
Download Windows Script - Link 1
Download Windows Script - Link 2
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29. Why all User folders in my Windows Vista show default yellow icon instead of the new glass icons?
Sol: Please follow the steps mentioned in following tutorial:
How to Fix User Folders Showing Simple Folder Icon in Windows Vista?
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30. Whenever I click on power button in Vista startmenu, it put my system in Sleep state. How can I change it to shut down the system?
Sol: In Windows Vista the default action of power button is set to Sleep. But you can change it to shut down like previous Windows versions. Please follow the instructions given in this tutorial:
How to Change Power Button in Windows Vista to Shut Down the System instead of Sleep?
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31. Suddenly Hibernate option is missing in my Windows Vista. How can I enable it again?
Sol: You must have run “Disk Cleanup”. Its a known issue in Vista. There is a solution to re-enable Hibernate option:
How to Re-enable Missing Hibernate Option in Windows Vista?
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32. Why in Windows Vista menus appear on left side of mouse cursor? In previous Windows versions, menus used to show on right-side. How can I change it in Vista?
Sol: Its a problem which many Vista users are facing. Don’t worry, follow the following link:
How to Change Menu Position from Left to Right in Windows Vista?
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33. Whenever I try to open any EXE file, it opens in Notepad or Windows asks for the application to open it.
Sol: Its a common problem. It occurs when EXE file settings are corrupted in Registry. Please download following file and run it. It’ll fix the issue:
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Maddy said:
My Pc Is having unremovable virus
because of which few features are disable like run command is disapear
in folders i cant open folder options
and lots of things
can you plz tell me how can i remove virus permanently
VG said:
^^ Hi maddy
Pls go thru point 1 in following link:
http://www.askvg.com/frequently-asked-problems-with-solutions-part-1/
bibinraj said:
my problem is Orkut.com, Youtube.com and Firefox is Banned in System
i cannot open the solution link also that time i get
Orkut IS BANNED, orkut is banned you fool The administrators didnt write this program guess who did?? r r MUHAHAHA!!
bibinraj said:
VG said:
^^ Please look at Point 26 in above list.
BeeeeexD said:
Hey Vishal, can’t post my log scan on Hijack at its proper thread. I don’t know why.. maybe entries are full? I think my system is infected with viruses, Help please. (Couldnt’ think of a better place to post this. sorry man.)
VG said:
Try to post the file contents again in the topic. Must be some problem at your side.
BeeeeexD said:
Hey Vishal, I am currently experiencing major issues on my computer. it just keeps on rebooting without even reaching the boot up skin. when i choose safe mode, it just restarts. choosing my last known good configuration doesn’t help either. i cant access my file recovery console.. Any advice? it just restarts and restarts, with a single beep when i press the power on..
VG said:
Seems some system files got corrupted. Boot using XP Setup CD and when it asks “Windows XP is already installed in system, repair it?”. Select YES and it’ll repair the whole installation.
BeeeeexD said:
It is really annoying Vishal, tried to configure to boot first from cd-rom(where i inserted the XP Setup Cd). Nothing happened. Do you think it has to do with motherboards, RAM and other hardwae issues?
VG said:
No. I don’t think its a hardware problem. Most probably your CD is not bootable. Try the same CD in any other system and check whether it works or not.
BeeeeexD said:
Ok ok vishal. Maybe tomorrow.. I Badly need my school files
please do stand by at this thread. It will be really a great help for me buddy. Thanks..
BeeeeexD said:
Sir, what file do i have to repair?
VG said:
No file buddy. Boot using CD and follow the instructions. It’ll show you that Windows is already installed. Do you want to repair it?”. Press the key mentioned there to accept the repair and it’ll repair your Windows.
Shahnawaz said:
I have an audio related problem.When we double click on the local disks,folder in My computer,Explorer Windows make a sound.But now When I to so I do not hear so.Also the links in webpage make a sound upon clicking on them,this sound is not coming.Plz suggest me a remedy
VG said:
^^ Open Control Panel and double-click on “Sound” (or similar applet). Goto “Sounds” tab and select “Windows Default” in drop-down box and Apply it.
Shahnawaz said:
My system was attacked by a virus -”amvo.exe,amvo.dll” these are the file which is present in C:\windows\system32.I have removed the virus but now whenever I double click or open any Local disk it doesn’t open instead the ‘open with’ dialog appears.I have repaired the file system with chkdsk/r which has repaired some indexes and MBR in C(NTFS).But the problem still persist. Also I can’t set Hide/Unhide folders from folder option,but can view hidden files,folders by editing registry-thanks for providing the Hide/Unhide problem with solution in Frequently Asked Problems with Solutions Part-2(No.23).
The same thing was happened to me many days ago and I had to format all the drives to access them in general way by the time accessing the local disk with Windows Explorer.Is formatting a only solution?Suggest a solution.
Finally,
Frequently Asked Problems with Solutions-this section is the best part of your site.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VG said:
Thanks. I have updated solution of Q. 23 in above list so please check it. It should help in fixing the Folder Options issue.
Reg. to “Open with” dialog box, search for “autorun.inf” file in all drives root and if you find, delete them. It’ll be hidden file.
You’ll not need to format your Windows to fix any problem. Just ask here and I’ll provide the solution if possible.
Shahnawaz said:
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rohan said:
i have a problem i am working with regedit for the first time reading from ur website ……….i am finding it really difficult to find the required option example Hkey_classes_root\directory\shell……….. can u tell me a easier way how to find out the different options……………as there r hell lot of options in yhe regeedit………
VG said:
When you’ll open regedit, you’ll see folder tree like Windows Explorer. You have to simply expand the tree to go to the mentioned keys. e.g. if you want to go “Hkey_classes_root\directory\shell” key, then expand “Hkey_classes_root” and then goto “directory” key, then expand it and goto “shell” key, and so on. For easily navigating, you can simply type the first few characters quickly to go to the desired key, like type “dir” and it’ll take you to “directory” key.
rohan said:
i have problem one of my friends had downloaded the pdf file of the full chip india magazine….do u know how can i download the pdf file of the magazine….is there any website………….
rohan said:
please tell me how to download the pdf file of the chip india magazine…………..
VG said:
^^ It must be some warez site cause Chip doesnt provide their issues in PDF format. So no idea.
rohan said:
hi vishal actually i had to format my c drive but by mistake i have some of my data stored there can i transfer the data or copythe data from the c-drive to the d-drive by using the setup cd or using the recovery console……………………