system call

  1. Windows 7 File type icon and application associations not updating on Windows 7 64 bit

    Hello, I am working on a NSIS installer that edits the registry for a couple file types to change their icons and the application that runs them. After the registry edits are complete I use the SHChangeNotify system call to force the shell to update with the new settings. ; Tell the shell to...
    • Gregj
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    • 64-bit application association explorer file types icon cache nsis installer registry shchangenotify system call windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 System call failed

    hi when im trying to open folders even "my computer" i got this error Link Removed - Invalid URL i cant open any folders. but if i use browser or something and going to the downloads section and clicking one of the files "open folder" suddenly i got access to all computer. and also if im doing...
    • skeptic
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    • corrupted files error message file access folder issues malwarebytes safe mode sfc scan system call troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 System call failed

    I just needed to transfer a powerpoint to a usb but the usb wouldn't open. I tried using a different one and the same thing popped up again: system call failed. I am now unable to open computer, and icons on desktop, and right click. I tried deleting all temporary files but Firefox's was not...
    • rit
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    • computer access desktop icons error message file transfer firefox powerpoint right click system call temporary files usb transfer
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting