add/remove programs problem (W2K)

[hammerjammer]

can anyone tell me what this is and what to do about it:

1] from administrator acount, attempt to open add/remove programs, this is what i get:

An error has occured in the script on this page.

Line: 0
Char: 0
Error: Access denied to :res//appwiz.cpl/places.htc
Code: 0
URL: res://sp3res.dll/default.hta

Do you wish to continue running scripts on this page? Yes/No

2] pressing either yes or no (doesn't matter which) yields this result:

Unexpected error occured.

Object doesn't support this property or method
res://sp3res.dll/default.hta
Line: 82

3] end result is a blank window where add/remove programs list should be.



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what has happened to the quick logon and easy drop-down menus on forums?

HJ

[laurieA]

If it's not a virus, try running sfc.

[hammerjammer]

it's not a virus...

sfc?



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what has happened to the quick logon and easy drop-down menus on forums?

HJ

[schwerv]

I believe laurieA means system file checker which wouldnt be a terrible place to start. Just go to your command window and type sfc /scannow and see what it brings up. If it doesnt bring up anything which I believe is likely, you can try this mickeysoft article.

<a target="_blank" href=http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;329862&Product=win2000>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;329862&Product=win2000</a>

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