Windows 3.x Control Panel Icons Appear in Windows 95 (138023)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q138023

SYMPTOMS

When you open Control Panel in Windows 95, you may see some of the Control Panel icons from Windows 3.x.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if the Main.cpl file from Windows 3.x is present in the Windows\System folder.

RESOLUTION

Move, delete, or rename the Main.cpl file in the Windows\System folder. After you do so, extract a new copy of the Main.cpl file from your original Windows 95 disks or CD-ROM.

For information about using the Extract tool, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files

MORE INFORMATION

The Windows 95 Main.cpl file can be overwritten by a 16-bit Windows-based program, or by restoring an old backup that includes Windows 3.x files.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB138023
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