Windows Control Panel Problems

Freddieb · #1 February 1st, 2004, 06:18 AM

I can't access any applets(systems programs) in my control panel like Desktop themes, Display, add new hardware, etc. I get a message "Windows cannot access the specified device path or file. You may not have the appropriate perrmissions to access the item. I think my kids may have done something I just don't know what help! This is my computer!!

**GretaP** · #2 February 1st, 2004, 06:55 AM

Hi Freddieb,
Usually that error message, when trying to open Control Panel, means that your rundll32.exe file has become corrupted. You can follow the instructions in this MSKB article to extract a fresh copy to your C:\Windows folder
If you receive an error message due to the file being a protected file, then follow the instructions in this MSKB article

Freddieb · #3 February 1st, 2004, 03:17 PM

Thanks for answering I will try this and let you know.

**GretaP** · #4 February 2nd, 2004, 06:06 PM

You're welcome. Please do let us know if that solves the error message or not.

Freddieb · #5 February 6th, 2004, 01:18 PM

I tried but It just didn't work, so I reinstalled everything and that works but I know that is the over kill and I want to learn not start over!! Thanks for trying!