I have no idea of any changes made to my system that caused this problem but i am hopfull that someone has a solution. Whenever i "right click" or select prpoerties from the "file" pull down menu. I get no response from my machine. just nothing happends.NOTE: it ONLY does this with folders, i can pull up properties on a individual file but no longer on ANY folders.

This may help. 203 (right hand side) > Restore Right Click Properties http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Or, go back to a good copy of the registry. Try System Restore, I have had good results using this way or Safe Mode, different to Last Known Good Configuration in Safe Mode. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx System Restore is accessed the following way: 1. It's a good practice to shut down all other applications before using System Restore, as it requires a full-system reboot to complete the installation. Connecting to the internet is not required, however. So shut all applications. Then click "Start." 2. Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Then the program will load. Here's a screen shot of the program-entry screen: http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/60402485 Or, If System Restore doesn't work in Normal Mode, it might work in Safe Mode. Toggle F8 or Press Ctrl ( depends on your comp ) during bootup ( just before, verifying DMI pool, message comes on ) Select Safe Mode. http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001060608000039 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222&Product=winxp http://www.whtvcable.com/virusremoval%20.htm http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/60402485 http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx

The fix. I agree; computing.net does need an edit button.