right clicking folder properties not showing

[kevpho]

Hi all,

I've got a bit of an annoying problem on my computer. When I right click any folder in Windows Explorer and select properties, the properties menu won't show up. I can do other things to the folder such as rename it, add it to zip files, and so forth ...

As well, if I select just a single file then the properties for that file will show up. I want to be able to see the current size of some of my directories, though, and I can't do this w/out the properties of the folders.

Thanks in advance.

Kevin

 

[linney]

I have seen it suggested that a combination of Firewall (especially Zone Alarm) and/or IIS can cause this problem. Have a wade through these links and see if you find anything.

http://groups.google.com/groups?sou...select+properties,+nothing+happens+windows+xp

http://groups.google.com/groups?sou...folder+and+select+properties,+nothing+happens

Some general things to try.

See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Explorer.

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

 

[kevpho]

hi linney,

sorry for the late reply i've been kind of busy lately and haven't had much time on my home computer. anyhow the google links led me to a page that said i should reinstall my file/printer sharing and client for microsoft networks. i did that and it's working fine now ... weird ..

thanks for your help !

kevin