Q192194: Nothing Happens When You Open Display Properties

Article: Q192194
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbui win95
Last Modified: 13-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you right-click the desktop and then click Properties, or double-click
Display in Control Panel, nothing may happen.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the Deskcp16.dll or Desk.cpl file is missing,
damaged, or is the wrong version.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, extract a new copy of the Deskcp16.dll or Desk.cpl file
from your original Windows 95 disks or CD-ROM to the Windows\System folder.

For information about how to extract original compressed Windows files, please
see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files

NOTE: For Win98, extract Deskw95.cpl and rename to Desk.cpl.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenv kbui win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbprb

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