Add/Remove doesn't open!

[BTSsupport]

Hi,

I cant open add/remove programs. I can open any other icon in control panel except that one. There is no error message or anything that I can see.
Any suggestions would be appreciated,
Thanks

CG

 

[LloydSev]

Check the event viewer and tell us what error is there.

Computer/Network Technician
CCNA

 

[BTSsupport]

No error in the event viewer

Thanks
CG

 

[bofhrevenge2]

It probably isn't this but worth a thought.

I had a similar problem a couple of days ago and it turned out to be a problem with Active X. I reinstalled it from Windows update and it was fine.

"Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

 

[bofhrevenge2]

The reason i put this longshot on is that my problem was exactly the same only the Add Remove progs wouldn't open, but it was on a 2K Pro box.

"Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

 

[BTSsupport]

Thanks for the response, how do I reistall Active X from Windows Update. I dont see any listed there, can I do a force reinstall of Active X somehow.

Thanks

 

[bofhrevenge2]

Sorry talking rubbish i reinstalled Direct X from windows update, you can also just download Direct X from MS.

"Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

 

[BTSsupport]

Ok thats what I thought I will try that. I will tell you if it works but it wont be for a few hours because I cant reboot the server for awhile, thanks alot

 

[bofhrevenge2]

Remember that my problem was on a non critical station, if it's a server remember to get a good backup as Direct X makes some pretty big changes and usually can't be uninstalled.

"Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

 

[bofhrevenge2]

Also worth a thought and i know it's rare on a server but there is plenty of spy ware that tried to stop add remove progs opening.

"Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

 

[flatfour]

i've had similar issues (it wouldn't open but I got an error) on XP Pro: I had to change the desktop theme to something else, do the add/remove that i needed to and change the theme back.

all very odd....

flatfour