Control panel empty, personalize not working, etc

Ryan · Mar 26, 2008

I have the exact same problem (control panel, personalize, run command, aero,
etc) as the user in this post
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/co...&p=1&tid=53d78825-836e-4eb0-82f4-41fe605468a0
.. I think it happend shortly after I installed SP1. The thing is, when I try
to view my updates... the link to the left in "programs and features"
doesnt work. It's very frustrating. Any advice?

Thanks,
Ryan

Jeffrey Walton · Mar 27, 2008

Hi Ryan,

Try booting into Safe Mode (F8 during boot). You'll get back a limited
number of Control Panel items. If you are real lucky, you will be able
to uninstall the patch which is suspected of causing the issue.

Jeff
Jeffrey Walton

Ryan · Mar 27, 2008

Greta. I went into save mode and it allowed me to uninstall SP1, and all is
back to normal now. Good thinking Jeffrey!