Explorer not showing files

[Alan Thomond]

HELP.

Foolishly, it seems, I tried to re-install Windows 98 (without first
uninstalling) as I was having a few problems. Now I've got more! Although
the install seemed to go OK, at the very end a message came up saying that
the installation had encountered problems and was restoring a previous
"good" version. - NOT SO!

1. When I open windows Explorer it shows directory structure in left hand
pane - but no files in right hand pane. I know the files are still of as I
can open items using Word, Excel etc.
2. Even when I go into Settings/Control Panel no icons show.

Also - not exactly a "display" problem but I uninstalled Norton Internet
Security before attempting my Windows re-install & no can't get Norton to
re-install either.

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Cheers


Alan

[Ron Badour]

1. In Explorer, do you have details set as the view? If so, left click in
the Explorer's right panel. Press Control and the plus (+) in the numeric
keypad (right side of keyboard).

2. Do a find on: *.cpl and double click each one. Does a
screen appear for each one? If not replace the file with a fresh copy from
your W98 CD.
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Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"Alan Thomond" > wrote in message
...
> HELP.
>
> Foolishly, it seems, I tried to re-install Windows 98 (without first
> uninstalling) as I was having a few problems. Now I've got more! Although
> the install seemed to go OK, at the very end a message came up saying that
> the installation had encountered problems and was restoring a previous
> "good" version. - NOT SO!
>
> 1. When I open windows Explorer it shows directory structure in left hand
> pane - but no files in right hand pane. I know the files are still of as
I
> can open items using Word, Excel etc.
> 2. Even when I go into Settings/Control Panel no icons show.
>
> Also - not exactly a "display" problem but I uninstalled Norton Internet
> Security before attempting my Windows re-install & no can't get Norton to
> re-install either.
>
> --
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
> Alan
>
>

[Alan Thomond]

Ron,

1. Appologies for the double post.

2. Tried your suggestions but all *.cpl files were working apart from
DS1.cpl (in Windows\options\cabs & Windows\system), PTCTRL.cpl (in
W\options\cabs) & Adpanel.cpl (in W\system) - couldn't find these on W98 CD.

However - I did solve the problem (almost accidentally) when I unticked the
"view: As Web page" setting (which I have always used previously).
This does however seem to link to another problem which I am also having
insofar as some web pages display perfectly well & I can sign into secure
sites with passwords etc. but on a couple of sites that I have visited the
details on the sign in page do not appear at all & so I cannot get into the
site. Any ideas on this one?

Many thanks

Alan

"Ron Badour" > wrote in message
...
> 1. In Explorer, do you have details set as the view? If so, left click
in
> the Explorer's right panel. Press Control and the plus (+) in the numeric
> keypad (right side of keyboard).
>
> 2. Do a find on: *.cpl and double click each one. Does a
> screen appear for each one? If not replace the file with a fresh copy
from
> your W98 CD.
> --
> Regards
>
> Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> Knowledge Base Info:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
>
> "Alan Thomond" > wrote in message
> ...
> > HELP.
> >
> > Foolishly, it seems, I tried to re-install Windows 98 (without first
> > uninstalling) as I was having a few problems. Now I've got more!
Although
> > the install seemed to go OK, at the very end a message came up saying
that
> > the installation had encountered problems and was restoring a previous
> > "good" version. - NOT SO!
> >
> > 1. When I open windows Explorer it shows directory structure in left
hand
> > pane - but no files in right hand pane. I know the files are still of
as
> I
> > can open items using Word, Excel etc.
> > 2. Even when I go into Settings/Control Panel no icons show.
> >
> > Also - not exactly a "display" problem but I uninstalled Norton Internet
> > Security before attempting my Windows re-install & no can't get Norton
to
> > re-install either.
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> >
> > Alan
> >
> >
>
>