I found a serious problem on my computer. I cannot open any icons under control panel like Windows update, parental controls or user account. I am getting the message that the page failed to load. I’ve made no changes to my computer, just installing updates from Windows.
I do not know exactly when the problem started because I am just using my computer for basic stuff like e-mail and shopping. I need to create a new user for Windows for my visiting parents when I discovered the error. I am using Norton Internet security on my computer but it reported no problem.Â
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I sometimes use Picasa 3 for editing pictures. Any suggestions will be appreciated. I have Windows 7 by the way.
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The page failed to load.
Control panel icon not loading
Hi Melanie,
My suggestion to fix is to run System File Checker (or SFC). System File Checker is a built-in utility in Windows that scans and checks your Windows system files. If some files are corrupt or are missing, SFC will restore a fresh copy of that file.
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Here's how to use System File Checker.
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Start > All Programs > Accessories > Right-click on Command Prompt and choose "Run as Administrator".
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Once the command prompt windows opens, type this in: sfc /scannow.
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Watch as SFC goes into action. You will notice a lot hard drive activity as SFC scans (and fixes) any corrupt system files. Wait for the message that SFC process is complete.
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Restart your system.
Your Control Panel should now be back to normal.
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Armand
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Control panel icon not loading
Hi Melanie,
If the above solution was too hard or maybe did not fix the problem you can try doing the following first.
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Click on- start —-> Run —–> type (gpedit.msc)- click on (Administrative Templates) —-> (control Panel) —–> double click on (Prohibit access to Control Panel) —-> select Disable —> OK.
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(As seen in the pictures below).
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Now instead of clicking Prohibit access to Control Panel go to and double click on (Show only specified Control Panel applets) —-> select Disable —> OK.
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The icons of Control Panel should appear.
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Thanks, hope it helps.
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