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desktop folers will not open

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by tech_researcher

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After upgrading from ME to XP -- the folders on the desktop will not open. Cannot access control panel files unless in safe mode. Can go to start/run and get to some folders/files that way.

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by borginva

Me, personally, see 3 problems:
1 - You hade ME on your machine.
2 - You upgraded.
3 - You upgraded from ME.

I would fist try to use (free) Tweak UI for XP. Try using the repair features in it. Take a look at tweakxp.com or xp-erience.com.

If that does not help, do you use Norton's Windoctor or Ontrack System Suite?

I would backup your personal files onto another drive, use the trusted 98 boot disk, either format c: or rename the windows and program files to something else, and install a fresh copy of XP (yes you can do a clean install of XP). Just go into the i386 directory and choose winnt.exe.

Hope this helps.

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