XP Pro SP2 and Intenet Explorer 6

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Anthony Brain

To those who may be able to help

After installing SP2, all of the profiles on my PC have the same
problem when accessing IE from the start menu - it doesn't start and
instead opens the OPEN WITH dialog box. If I then select Internet
Explorer (I can't select Always use this program...) from the list it
opens up Explorer in the C:\Documents and Settings\<User Profile>
directory.

I have selected CANCEL for this option as well and then get a message
THE ITEM YOU HAVE SELECTED IS UNAVAILABLE. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN MOVED,
RENAMED OR REMOVED. DO YOU WISH TO REMOVE IT FROM THE LIST? YES/NO.

I have tried removing and readding to the Start menu but this did
nothing - the IE icon still has that bloody unassociated Windows
program graphic.

I've done a Google search for help with my problem but after over an
hour of looking I decided to just ask as I couldn't see any problems
similar to mine.

The thing is I like having IE on the start menu. Can anybody offer
some relief to this pain?

Thanks

Anthony
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Try Ctrl_Alt_Delete tabs @ the same time,this opens task mgr.,then
select,new task,type:cmd In cmd type:Sfc /Scannow When the graph
starts,insert xp cd,exit the info window.When the graph is thru,type:
CHKDSK C: /F Agree to restart,then type:EXIT Reastart computer and
remove cd.Also,run the DOS window in Min.,sometimes the graph runs
behind it.
 
Andrew,

Tried your suggestion and unfortunately there is no difference. Still
the same problem.

Also, I have just noticed that the Administrative Tools folder is now
empty where as before the SP2 install it contained numerous icons.

Considering uninstalling SP2 to see if that returns everything to
'normal' again.

Cheers

Anthony
 
And now to slightly pull my foot out of my mouth, I was logged on as
the wrong user in regards to the Administrative Tools. Oops.

They are fine when I log on as the admin user.

Cheers

Anthony
 
Anthony said:
To those who may be able to help

After installing SP2, all of the profiles on my PC have the same
problem when accessing IE from the start menu - it doesn't start and
instead opens the OPEN WITH dialog box. If I then select Internet
Explorer (I can't select Always use this program...) from the list it
opens up Explorer in the C:\Documents and Settings\<User Profile>
directory.

I have selected CANCEL for this option as well and then get a message
THE ITEM YOU HAVE SELECTED IS UNAVAILABLE. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN MOVED,
RENAMED OR REMOVED. DO YOU WISH TO REMOVE IT FROM THE LIST? YES/NO.

I have tried removing and readding to the Start menu but this did
nothing - the IE icon still has that bloody unassociated Windows
program graphic.

I've done a Google search for help with my problem but after over an
hour of looking I decided to just ask as I couldn't see any problems
similar to mine.

The thing is I like having IE on the start menu. Can anybody offer
some relief to this pain?

Thanks

Anthony
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Anthony,

I'm afraid I cannot assist you with your problem, but you have another you
may not be aware of. You need to learn how to 'munge' your email address
properly. Putting the delimiter before the '@' is no earthly use whatsoever
as the domain is still valid. What's wrong with that I hear you ask? Well,
quite simply, the spam will still end up at your ISP who will be able to
trace the offending account and they could, in extreme circumstances,
terminate it.

If you value your internet connection, and I'm sure you do, it makes sense
to do things properly. ISPs get snotty about having their bandwidth clogged
with someone else's crap! ;o)
 
Some lady calling herself, "Miss Perspicacia Tick"
Anthony,

I'm afraid I cannot assist you with your problem, but you have another you
may not be aware of. You need to learn how to 'munge' your email address
properly. Putting the delimiter before the '@' is no earthly use whatsoever
as the domain is still valid. What's wrong with that I hear you ask? Well,
quite simply, the spam will still end up at your ISP who will be able to
trace the offending account and they could, in extreme circumstances,
terminate it.

If you value your internet connection, and I'm sure you do, it makes sense
to do things properly. ISPs get snotty about having their bandwidth clogged
with someone else's crap! ;o)
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Thanks Miss Perspicacia Tick

From what I can make of your suggestion, what I did this time is the
'effective' way of doing what I had initially tried to do - am I
correct? I see your point in that by fudging before the @ means that
it is delivered to the ISP mail server still but then returned as
undeliverable, thereby using their bandwidth. Whereas fudging the
part after means it won't reach my ISP. I've never heard of an ISP
doing something like you suggested - effectively punishing the
receiver - have you heard of this happening before?

Any I didn't actually find an answer to my initial problem, I think it
is something deep in the bowels of Windows, but I did find an obvious
work around. Right clicking in the Internet Explorer shortcut within
Start Menu | All Programs and selecting Pin to Start Menu - means the
actual fault still exists but I do have IE available where I like it.

Cheers

Anthony
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Anthony said:
Some lady calling herself, "Miss Perspicacia Tick"


Thanks Miss Perspicacia Tick

From what I can make of your suggestion, what I did this time is the
'effective' way of doing what I had initially tried to do - am I
correct? I see your point in that by fudging before the @ means that
it is delivered to the ISP mail server still but then returned as
undeliverable, thereby using their bandwidth. Whereas fudging the
part after means it won't reach my ISP. I've never heard of an ISP
doing something like you suggested - effectively punishing the
receiver - have you heard of this happening before?

Any I didn't actually find an answer to my initial problem, I think it
is something deep in the bowels of Windows, but I did find an obvious
work around. Right clicking in the Internet Explorer shortcut within
Start Menu | All Programs and selecting Pin to Start Menu - means the
actual fault still exists but I do have IE available where I like it.

Cheers

Anthony
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As I stated "in extreme circumstances" but, yes, I have - and it always pays
to be safe than sorry! I'd put it between the 'ex' and the 'mail' but what
you have should be fine.

Just a friendly FYI.

Miss T.
 
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