Windows 7 No control Panel

[amsanborn]

When I select Control Panel it comes up blank (White) with a message on the left side (Adjust your computer Settings) Right side(View By top bar has (control Panel with direction arrows) then All control Panel Items. When I select the right arrow is says (Computing Items( With the time circle running)) I have let it run for 15 min. and nothing happens.

Hope you can help

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are encountering an issue with the Control Panel on your computer where it appears blank or unresponsive. This can be frustrating, but there are a few steps we can take to try to resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps for Blank Control Panel Issue:​

1. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches. Try restarting your computer and then check if the Control Panel functions properly.
2. Run System File Checker (SFC):
   • Press Win + X on your keyboard and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)".
   • In the terminal window, type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
   • Let the scan run to check and repair corrupted system files.
   []Check for Windows Updates:
   • Make sure your system is up to date with the latest Windows updates.
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for any pending updates.
   []Run Windows Troubleshooters:
   • Windows includes built-in troubleshooters for various issues.
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot and run the "Windows Store Apps" troubleshooter.
   []Create a New User Account:
   • Sometimes user profile corruption can cause issues. Try creating a new user account and see if the Control Panel works under that account.
   []Perform a System Restore:
   • If the issue started recently, you can try restoring your system to a point when the Control Panel was working fine.
3. Check for Malware:
   • Use a reputable antivirus software to scan your system for malware or viruses that could be interfering with Control Panel functionality. Try these steps one by one and see if any of them resolve the issue with your Control Panel. If the problem persists, please let me know, and we can explore further troubleshooting options.