Add/remove program whited out

gordo_boy · 02-26-2008, 10:00 PM

When I go to add/remove programs, it is whited out. How do I fix this?

**XtabbedoutX** · 02-26-2008, 10:21 PM

A little more info please. A screen shot would be really helpful.

gordo_boy · 02-26-2008, 10:37 PM

I'm new to this so I don't know how to post a screen shot.

Stumpy81 · 02-27-2008, 05:39 AM

Hi Gordo

Just click on 'Manage Attachments' in the Addional options. You cannot attach in Quick reply mode.

Kind regs,

Stumpy

JohnthePilot · 02-27-2008, 05:42 AM

Hi gordo and welcome to TSF. For full details of how to attach a screenshot read this article.

**XtabbedoutX** · 02-27-2008, 05:51 AM

Thanks John. I have spent the last 10 min looking for that article.

gordo_boy · 02-27-2008, 10:05 PM

print screen.jpg
Thanks for the help. There's the screen shot. It's small so just click to enlarge it.

JohnthePilot · 02-28-2008, 02:09 AM

I can't see much on there, but what I can see indicates that the program isn't working properly. It may be that some system files have become damaged. The first thing to try is repairing these files using the System File Checker. Only do this if you have SP2 on your installation disc. Otherwise you will need to slipstream SP2 to the installation disc. Follow these steps (courtesy of Chauffeur2)

Insert the Windows® XP CD in your drive. (Hold down the Shift Key to prevent it from starting.)

Go Start > Run ...in the box type in sfc /scannow …please take note of the space between the sfc and the /.

This is the System File Checker...it will scan all the Windows® core system files to ensure that they are in their respective correct places, and if not replace them from the CD.

During the scan you may be asked to Insert the CD, if this happens just go retry and let it do its thing.

One important point: While sfc is running, it is not advisable to do any other work, or have any browsers/programs running on the computer, until the scan is complete. (This process will generally take around 45-65 minutes to complete).

Once finished, remove the CD and reboot your machine...all should be "Normal" (hopefully).

gordo_boy · 03-05-2008, 11:41 PM

I don't have Windows XP. I have Windows 2000 Pro

JohnthePilot · 03-06-2008, 01:27 AM

Sorry, I wasn't thinking. It works just the same for Windows 2000.

gordo_boy · 03-06-2008, 11:10 PM

That's what I was thinking. I just wanted to make sure. Thanks.

02-26-2008, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
gordo_boy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2k prof	Add/remove program whited out When I go to add/remove programs, it is whited out. How do I fix this?

02-26-2008, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
XtabbedoutX TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,189 OS: Server 2K3 R2 SP 2, Server 2K SP4, XP PRO SP 3, Mac OS X 10.5, iPhone My System	Re: Add/remove program whited out A little more info please. A screen shot would be really helpful.

02-26-2008, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
gordo_boy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2k prof	Re: Add/remove program whited out I'm new to this so I don't know how to post a screen shot.

02-27-2008, 05:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stumpy81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 60 OS: Vista Ultimate	Re: Add/remove program whited out Hi Gordo Just click on 'Manage Attachments' in the Addional options. You cannot attach in Quick reply mode. Kind regs, Stumpy

02-27-2008, 05:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
JohnthePilot Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cheltenham, near Wales. Posts: 30,928 OS: XP Home SP3, PCLinux, Vista Home Premium SP1 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Add/remove program whited out Hi gordo and welcome to TSF. For full details of how to attach a screenshot read this article. __________________ Submit New Articles Here If you feel that TSF has helped you please make a donationand help to keep the forum free Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon Folding@Home - Team 85015

02-27-2008, 05:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
XtabbedoutX TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,189 OS: Server 2K3 R2 SP 2, Server 2K SP4, XP PRO SP 3, Mac OS X 10.5, iPhone My System	Re: Add/remove program whited out Thanks John. I have spent the last 10 min looking for that article.

02-27-2008, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
gordo_boy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2k prof	Re: Add/remove program whited out print screen.jpg Thanks for the help. There's the screen shot. It's small so just click to enlarge it. Last edited by gordo_boy; 02-27-2008 at 10:06 PM.

02-28-2008, 02:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
JohnthePilot Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cheltenham, near Wales. Posts: 30,928 OS: XP Home SP3, PCLinux, Vista Home Premium SP1 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Add/remove program whited out I can't see much on there, but what I can see indicates that the program isn't working properly. It may be that some system files have become damaged. The first thing to try is repairing these files using the System File Checker. Only do this if you have SP2 on your installation disc. Otherwise you will need to slipstream SP2 to the installation disc. Follow these steps (courtesy of Chauffeur2) Insert the Windows® XP CD in your drive. (Hold down the Shift Key to prevent it from starting.) Go Start > Run ...in the box type in sfc /scannow …please take note of the space between the sfc and the /. This is the System File Checker...it will scan all the Windows® core system files to ensure that they are in their respective correct places, and if not replace them from the CD. During the scan you may be asked to Insert the CD, if this happens just go retry and let it do its thing. One important point: While sfc is running, it is not advisable to do any other work, or have any browsers/programs running on the computer, until the scan is complete. (This process will generally take around 45-65 minutes to complete). Once finished, remove the CD and reboot your machine...all should be "Normal" (hopefully). __________________ Submit New Articles Here If you feel that TSF has helped you please make a donationand help to keep the forum free Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon Folding@Home - Team 85015

03-05-2008, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
gordo_boy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2k prof	Re: Add/remove program whited out I don't have Windows XP. I have Windows 2000 Pro

03-06-2008, 01:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
JohnthePilot Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cheltenham, near Wales. Posts: 30,928 OS: XP Home SP3, PCLinux, Vista Home Premium SP1 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Add/remove program whited out Sorry, I wasn't thinking. It works just the same for Windows 2000. __________________ Submit New Articles Here If you feel that TSF has helped you please make a donationand help to keep the forum free Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon Folding@Home - Team 85015

03-06-2008, 11:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
gordo_boy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2k prof	Re: Add/remove program whited out That's what I was thinking. I just wanted to make sure. Thanks.