Explorer error fix..

Problem example:

Right click My Computer, select Explore.

Click on search on the toolbar, then on "Other Search Options".

Click on "search the internet".

Place cursor at top of pane - you may see the 912945 'click to activate or use this control' hover.

Click on customise.  Page is stuck on "loading search settings" and any attempt to select a radio button the window throws script errors.

Fix: Run the following command:

regsvr32  /i  shdocvw.dll

The first time you try to use the "explore" context menu there may be an extended delay, with the system frozen, before the window opens.  Give it a minute or two.

Thanks to Rob A who mentioned he'd been able to fix a problem with his "Search the Internet" feature by registering that file - don't know what his precise problem was, but what the hey, it works :o)

Published Mon, Apr 17 2006 8:22 by sandi
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