Missing Display Properties Dialog Box!

[cash_site]

Can you pls put up the specs for you computer. What brand Video Card is installed? I know Ati cards require a control panel install, this may have corrupted the display settings.

Have you tried accessing the dialog box via the control panel instead of right clicking the desktop?

Also, let me understand, you did a reformat then clean install of XP, then how did you restore a backup of your HD? what was in the backup, only documents or full install programs?

[J_Aikele]

K, I am running an AMD 1.3 GHZ w/ 1GB of RAM. 80 GB Primary HDD and 120 Gb backup hdd. Video Card - Nvidia Geforce FX 5200 w/ 128 RAM. So there's the specs, if you want more let me know.
The way I restored my backup is I backed up to my backup drive. I also have software on the comp. for my Fuji Dig. Cam., and also for my Veo Web Cam. I've removed programs for both and am still getting the error. The backup does contain full programs. I think what I"m going to try next is doing another format, and restoring mainly just my documents and music files, (two crutial folders/files I do not want to loose!) Also, I have tried going to display properties from Control panel, the minute I get to Dekstop, and go to click on view for my background, I get the error to pop up. Same as if I right click
The dig cam and web cam are recently installed. Got them for christmas. That's about the time I started noticing this problem. I however am also now having the problem where I stick my CD in the drive for my Vid. card, and is says that there's no hardware installed and to install the hardware first.
Let me know what you think. Thanks for the help.

[egghead]

whats the model of your motherboard?

[J_Aikele]

Thanks so much for all the help and support! I appreciate it! The model of my board is Abit. I've tried contacting them about the video card issue, however I still have heard nothing from them. Please keep the suggestions and tips rolling! Once again, thanks a bunch!