Nothing Happens When You Open Display Properties (192194)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q192194

SYMPTOMS

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

CAUSE

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

RESOLUTION

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:

129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files



NOTE: For Win98, extract Deskw95.cpl and rename to Desk.cpl.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/13/2001
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbui KB192194
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