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Old 09-29-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Vista 64
 
 

personalize options missing

hello Window Gods lol...

Ok I Have a problem That I cant seem to shake.
When I right click on desktop and go to personalize, I am missing screen saver, set back ground and windows dream screen. I am not sure what I did but it would be cool if I could get them back I have tried everything I could think of.

Also if i try to set a screen saver by going to control panel it tells me that the administrator has disabled the display control panel ??? I have done no such thing I think. but I can set a desktop background by right clicking on an pic file and telling it to apply as desktop back ground.

Thanks SLoPpy

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Old 09-29-2008   #2 (permalink)
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: personalize opshions missing

Hello SLoPpy, and welcome to Vista Forums.

This sounds like the work of malware. I would strongly recommend running a very thorough antivirus and spyware (ex: Spybot Search & Destroy) scan to help clean your computer.

You might see if a System Restore using a restore point dated before this problem can restore your computer back to normal. I would then run another scan afterwards to be extra safe.


If a System Restore does not help, then these tutorials can:

Enable Control Panel:
Control Panel - Enable or Disable

Enable Desktop Background:
NOTE: You should be able to change back to a DreamScene afterwards.
Desktop Background Wallpaper - Prevent Change

Enable Screen Saver:
Screen Saver - Add or Remove Option

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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Old 09-29-2008   #3 (permalink)
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Re: personalize options missing

O my God thank you so much. Your a god.

SloPpy
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Old 09-29-2008   #4 (permalink)
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Re: personalize options missing

Your welcome SloPpy.
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