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Old 24-02-2007, 18:22   #1
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Vista Control Panel Problem

Got vista ultimate and it wont let me access the control panel or the network and sharing centre or the desktop resonalise window or anything! it was working earlier but its just stopped. I see the window but it is blank for about 2 secs then it goes off. Anyone know whats up?
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Old 24-02-2007, 18:28   #2
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

You aren't alone:
MS Groups
Possible a driver issue?
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/...5696&SiteID=17
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Old 24-02-2007, 18:34   #3
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

Have you Activated it? Sometimes if you're running Unactivated you will experience similar problems.
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Old 24-02-2007, 21:36   #4
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

system restore it
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

i have activated it and it did it fine but i dont have any system restore points as i deleted them whilst doing a disk cleanup :s
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Old 24-02-2007, 21:45   #6
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

Did you try the graphics card drivers?
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Old 24-02-2007, 21:50   #7
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

It has done something like this with me, i created a new user account and that worked fine. Deleted old user account and using new one.
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

good idea

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How do i make a new user account if i cant get into control panel?
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

Luckily i had setup two user accounts, but you can connect to the true admin account and see if you still have the problem.
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

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good idea

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How do i make a new user account if i cant get into control panel?
In the Start menu, right click on "Computer", select "Manage", then "Users and Groups" and finally "Users".
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

I think control userpasswords2 works in vista. (Win+R to get run box)
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Re: Vista Control Panel Problem

nothing worked so i just did a reinstall and now its working. thanks for your help tho guys
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