Open/Save Dialogs freezing

[computerwizkid]

Sometimes When I try to open the save/open dialogs in apps,it freezes.Also in save/open dialogs that do work have the my computer icon in almost of the icons.And some icons are shown with default icon.Do I have to reinstall???Please Help!!

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Edited June 2, 2009 by computerwizkid

[cluberti]

Does it always happen when using Google Chrome, or does it happen when using, say, Internet Explorer as well?

[computerwizkid]

Happens on just about all save/open dialogs.Not just Chrome.Is there anyway i can reinstall while keeping all apps,users,and files???

[cluberti]

Well, you should be able to do an upgrade install using the Vista media - that will "upgrade" Windows and keep your settings and (most) programs.

[computerwizkid]

K,ill try that tommorrow or today.It's 1:17 AM as the current time im typing this.

[computerwizkid]

Well,the upgrade option was disabled.

[cluberti]

Did you try to upgrade from within Windows itself? Also, is this a retail disc or is it a disc from the computer manufacturer?

[computerwizkid]

I tried from inside win and i booted from the dvd.This is a Reinstallation Disk from Dell.And i cant reinstall 7(i deleted it from my pc a couple of months ago cuz i was getting ready for the RC) on an different partition since the partitioner in vista is stupid and keeps saying "Access is Denied." I can only get 7gb out of the free space.I have like over 300gb free on my main partition.Help me!!!

Edited June 3, 2009 by computerwizkid

[cluberti]

You need to acquire a *real* install CD. That DVD from Dell can only be used for regular installs, and not for upgrades. That is why it does not work.

[computerwizkid]

oh,any ideas on how to fix the partition problem.

[computerwizkid]

Any????