Can't get into Control Panel

Question

Ok, I've had this computer for probaly a year, almost. Since day one ive tried to get into control panel, nothing... it froze and gave me a error message.. now time has passed and i want to know what to do to fix this!

europa303 · Answer

Describe the error message here.  Do you have to restart?  Give more details so we can help.

faulker · Answer

It looks like if logs out then logs right back in.. like a blank screen, you know what i mean? and it gives me a message that says, 'Send Error Report' 'Don't Send'

europa303 · Answer

Is the computer working OK otherwise?  Is this the only problem?

faulker · Answer

yes this is my only problem, i put better stuff than the original... i just want my control panel fixed

europa303 · Answer

I'm glad that's the only problem.  I've never heard of such a problem as you're having.  How are you accessing Control Panel?

faulker · Answer

from Start

faulker · Answer

no

europa303 · Answer

If this was my computer I would try a Windows Repair from the CD. But first, have you tried searching the Microsoft databases? I bet the answer is there.

europa303 · Answer

The only suggestion I have (other than for you to search the Microsoft message boards) is if you have access to another computer with the same operating system, to copy the control panel program file to your machine.  The program is in  windows\system32\control.exe

Dave Slomer · Answer

Can you get into control panel via Start > Run > CONTROL.EXE ?

These might help; couldn't hoit:
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winme/1122847624
http://help.lockergnome.com/index.php?showtopic=36945
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6141-0.html?forumID=8&threadID=109429&messageID=1245259

faulker · Answer

hm.. it worked i just hope it works for now on

Dave Slomer · Answer

'It' worked? Great! So I guess control panel now works. May it always do so. But what made it work? Did you copy the control panel program file from another computer? Did you give the RUN command for CONTROL? Did you do Windows Repair? Did Microsoft Knowledge Base tell you what to do? Just all of a sudden it started working from the Start menu?   Just to wrap it up.

faulker · Answer

i did the run, then typed CONTROL.EXE.. and it worked

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Can't get into Control Panel

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