Windows 7 No details pane in Save-As dialog and unable to change system time

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Running Win 7 Home Premium 32Bit SP1

This is two problems in fact, but I assume them to be related.

1. In the Save-As dialog (i.e. saving a website in Firefox or a document in Adobe Reader or other programs), there is no details pane displayed. See screenshot below.
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The drop-down menu that appears from clicking the down-arrow to the right of the path is empty as well.

Clicking Organize/Layout , I cannot choose the details pane, there is no entry to enable it.

Fascinatingly the dialog works fine for 'Open'

2. I can't change my system time. Clicking the time display, then 'change time and date settings' gives an error:
"C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
Can't access the path. You don't have permission..."

However I can change time through system settings.

I have already tried
-restarts
-running sfc /scannow -> no results

There is no system restore point to draw from. I am admin.

Thanks!

 

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It seems like you are experiencing two distinct issues on your Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit SP1 system. Let's address each problem separately:

Issue 1: Details Pane Missing in Save-As Dialog​

1. Missing Details Pane: The absence of the details pane in the Save-As dialog may be due to a configuration issue or a setting that needs adjustment.
   • Fix Attempt: Try the following steps to see if it resolves the problem:
     • Open the Save-As dialog.
     • Right-click on the header where the details pane should be and check if "Details" is clicked. If it's not, click on "Details" to enable it.
     • If the above step doesn't work, try resetting the folder view settings.
   []Empty Drop-Down Menu: The empty drop-down menu could also be related to the configuration or settings of the Save-As dialog.
   • Fix Attempt: Resetting the folder view settings may help in populating the drop-down menu.

Issue 2: Unable to Change System Time​

1. Permission Error: The error message you are receiving when trying to change the system time indicates a permission issue.
   • Fix Attempt: This problem could be related to file system permissions. Try running the command prompt as an administrator and executing the following command: sfc /scannow. This command will scan for and repair any corrupted system files which might be causing the permission problem.
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1. ]Alternative Method to Change Time: As you mentioned, you are able to change the time through system settings. This provides a workaround for changing the time, but addressing the permission issue directly is a preferable solution. Attempt the suggested fixes above and let me know if any of them resolve your issues. If the problems persist, we can explore further solutions.