Question:
unable to open any folder?
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2007-12-27 22:52:04 UTC
i cant open any folder , my computer, my documents,
i can only use applications installed like internet explorer,nero etc.
Is there any link on internet to copy maintenance files for xp.
Three answers:
2007-12-27 23:21:02 UTC
when windows starts close all running programms,put your win installation cd in your cd-rom drive and do this:

start>run>type sfc /scannow and press enter .this will tell you if any of your system files are missing or corrupted.





this is for your information copy-pasted from windows help and support



System File Checker (sfc)Scans and verifies the versions of all protected system files after you restart your computer.



Syntax

sfc [/scannow] [/scanonce] [/scanboot] [/revert] [/purgecache] [/cachesize=x]



Parameters

/scannow

Scans all protected system files immediately.



/scanonce

Scans all protected system files once.



/scanboot

Scans all protected system files every time the computer is restarted.



/revert

Returns the scan to its default operation.



/purgecache

Purges the Windows File Protection file cache and scans all protected system files immediately.



/cachesize=x

Sets the size, in MB, of the Windows File Protection file cache.



/?

Displays help at the command prompt.

Remarks



You must be logged on as a member of the Administrators group to run sfc.

If sfc discovers that a protected file has been overwritten, it retrieves the correct version of the file from the %systemroot%\system32\dllcache folder, and then replaces the incorrect file.

If the %systemroot%\system32\dllcache folder becomes corrupt or unusable, use sfc /scannow, sfc /scanonce, or sfc /scanboot to repair the contents of the Dllcache directory.
2007-12-28 06:58:05 UTC
It has to do with your system files. Try installing a SP upgrade, or, do a System Restore or portion your drives. If all else fails, wipe your computer with a clean install of the OS.
Brodan Victa
2007-12-28 07:00:45 UTC
type "C:\" into the address bar of your Internet browser and it will come up with your C:\ drive...



Only a Temp until you can fix it...



EDIT: You could try using System Restore... that MIGHT reverse the problem


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