Control panel help

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 13 Dec 2002 3:29 pm

I've hit the wrong button somewhere and now I can't get to the control panel and my computer icon doesn't open. Not the first time I've messed this thing up. Maybe a trip to a repair tech. is in order.

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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal

Bill Ford · Post by **Bill Ford** » 15 Dec 2002 5:21 pm

Jim,
Try ..start/settings then control panel should show.
Hope this helps.

BF

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Bill Ford

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 15 Dec 2002 5:40 pm

Bill, that's how I found out I couldn't get it open. I was trying to download something the other day and I probably hit the wrong button. I don't understand all that computer lingo. I'll have to get out my book,"PCs For Dummies". Better yet, I'll take it to a repairman. Thank's anyway.

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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal

Jimmy Lewis · Post by **Jimmy Lewis** » 15 Dec 2002 5:46 pm

Jim what operating system are you using?[This message was edited by Jimmy Lewis on 15 December 2002 at 05:46 PM.]

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 15 Dec 2002 6:12 pm

All I know is it's Windows 98. I try to do things and it says where do you want this and I never know what they mean. I think I am the fault in default. I should leave things alone.

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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal

Ken Lang · Post by **Ken Lang** » 15 Dec 2002 6:17 pm

Jim: Try this. Click on start, then move the arrow up to (Find). On the box at the right that comes up, click on (files or folders.) In that box that comes up type in (control). Then click on (Find now).

In the screen that comes up, double click on control (it will have a little box that looks like an amplifier)and the folder icon should say C:\Windows.

This will open up the control panel screen.

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 15 Dec 2002 7:13 pm

Ken, that didn't do it either. I'll just take it up tomorrow and have it checked out. Thanks to everybody for your help.

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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 15 Dec 2002 8:18 pm

What do you need the control panel for?

Kenny Dail · Post by **Kenny Dail** » 15 Dec 2002 9:34 pm

If your "98" program has the "system restore" feature, go back to a date when everything was normal and do a "System Restore" to that date.

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Everett Cox · Post by **Everett Cox** » 15 Dec 2002 9:48 pm

Jim V-- Hey, you're really good! Never heard of anyone losing Control Panel befor

Using Windows Explorer, scroll all the way up in the Folder pane (left one).

Left-click on the My Computer icon. It will contain in the File pane(right) an entry for Control Panel. RIGHT-click that and you will be able to create a new shortcut for it.

You can RIGHT-click that My Computer icon and also create a shortcut for it.

--Everett

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 16 Dec 2002 5:46 am

Everett,I'm glad to know that I did good! I thought I really messed it up. When I tryed to install my scanner, I took out the maintenance wizard. My local guru said I was the only one that needed help with it.

Made me feel good to be number one on a list.

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 16 Dec 2002 5:53 am

Kenny, I did see that restore button but when I pushed it a warning came up. My Mom taught me a long time ago not to ignore warnings! Maybe I'll go ahead and push the button anyway. No guts, no Glory.

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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 16 Dec 2002 5:58 am

Trying to think of a date when everything was normal is hard.

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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal

[This message was edited by Jim Vogan on 16 December 2002 at 05:59 AM.]

Kenny Dail · Post by **Kenny Dail** » 16 Dec 2002 9:54 am

Jim the system restore is real easy. Just follow the instructions that appear as each step is taken. Select a "good" date and hit the "next" button and the computer will do the rest.

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kd...and the beat goes on...

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 16 Dec 2002 10:11 am

Kenny,how do I get to System Restore? I find stuff and then I can't remember where I found it. I've saved stuff before and never did find it.

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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 16 Dec 2002 10:14 am

I don't think Windows 98 has System Restore. I think that started with Windows ME.

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 16 Dec 2002 10:56 am

Windows 98 had "GO BACK" that would rsstore your system to any date you selected!

Kenny Dail · Post by **Kenny Dail** » 16 Dec 2002 9:27 pm

Jim I have "Windows ME". According to Gene Jones, your program has "Go Back" instead of "System Restore". You should be able to access it by clicking on the Windows Logo in the lower left corner of your screen. Clck on "Programs" and you will get another list of options, click on "Accessories", you will get another list of options, click on "System Tools". You should find your "Go Back" program in the list of options at this point. Click on the "Go Back" feature and follow the instructions. Hope this corrects your problem. If it doesn't help, recommend a call to "Technical Support". Good luck my friend.

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kd...and the beat goes on...

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 21 Dec 2002 7:17 pm

No "go back" or "restore" option on my Windows 98. Will be giong to XP after Christmas.

I lose the "shutdown" option from the "Start" button about 50% of the time I use the computer.

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Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 22 Dec 2002 1:51 pm

Im throwing mine out the window.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 22 Dec 2002 1:52 pm

I cant open the window its frozen

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 22 Dec 2002 1:53 pm

Never Mind
Im jumping out the window,nice knowin you guys.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 22 Dec 2002 1:54 pm

Ive fallen and I cant get up.

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 22 Dec 2002 2:45 pm

I finally was able to get everything working again. I had the manual for Dummies, it didn't help much. Went to Sam Goody's and got the manual for Idiots. I put the computer in Safe Mode and got everything working. My system tools took a hike when I added my scanner, never did find them. The only thing I have is Defrag. Thanks for all the help!

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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 22 Dec 2002 4:42 pm

Jim
I bought the book for IDIOTS..It didnt help.

Im waiting for book for MORONS..that will do
it I hope.