Turn Windows Features On or Off shows a blank window

When I select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Control
Panel Programs and Features app, I get a blank window. anybody know
how to fix this? I have administrator privilege.

Jerry

 

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"Jerry Witalka" <jwitalka@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:3nkuk3132j35fll6r10f41i0scrjc2id0b@4ax.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> When I select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Control
> Panel Programs and Features app, I get a blank window. anybody know
> how to fix this? I have administrator privilege.
>
> Jerry <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:55:04 -0500, "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]"
<andred25@hotmail.com> wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>(936686) Icons are missing from Control Panel,
>or you cannot start Control Panel, the Welcome
>Center, or games in Windows Vista
><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Don't think that will help. All the icons work and the Turn features
On/Off applet starts and I get the Please wait prompt while it searchs
for installed options and then I get a blank window when the search
finishes.

Jerry

 

I too am having the same problem...

I have windows Home Basic and Home Preminum and Ultimate...All but the
Preminum is having the issue...

Please e-mail me if you ever get this resolved...

Thanks
Bret Hedrington
bret@topdogaviation.com

"Jerry Witalka" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:55:04 -0500, "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]"
> <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >(936686) Icons are missing from Control Panel,
> >or you cannot start Control Panel, the Welcome
> >Center, or games in Windows Vista
> ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Don't think that will help. All the icons work and the Turn features
> On/Off applet starts and I get the Please wait prompt while it searchs
> for installed options and then I get a blank window when the search
> finishes.
>
> Jerry
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

I have the same problem on Vista Home Premium. I, too, need the solution.

"Jerry Witalka" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> When I select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Control
> Panel Programs and Features app, I get a blank window. anybody know
> how to fix this? I have administrator privilege.
>
> Jerry
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

"Sam Sayers" <Sam Sayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:87A2E109-2A0F-401A-B7EC-106BAE623704@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>I have the same problem on Vista Home Premium. I, too, need the solution.
>
> "Jerry Witalka" wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> When I select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Control
>> Panel Programs and Features app, I get a blank window. anybody know
>> how to fix this? I have administrator privilege.
>>
>> Jerry
>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


Your blank window should have been a UAC prompt.
Do you usually get the prompts in other areas?

 

I looked up what a UAC (user account control) is. This is what I found
triggers one.
Installing and uninstalling applications
Installing device drivers
Installing ActiveX controls
Installing Windows Updates
Changing settings for Windows Firewall
Changing UAC settings
Configuring Windows Update
Adding or removing user accounts
Changing a user’s account type
Configuring Parental Controls
Running Task Scheduler
Restoring backed-up system files
Viewing or changing another user’s folders and files

I noticed UAC was ON for my account so I turned it OFF in User Accounts and
rebooted. Still no listing in "Turn Windows Features On or Off". I was also
able to create a new account and have installed ActiveX controls. So, I
assume this meets several of the above requirements.

Thanks for your prompt reply.

"Jay" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> "Sam Sayers" <Sam Sayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:87A2E109-2A0F-401A-B7EC-106BAE623704@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >I have the same problem on Vista Home Premium. I, too, need the solution.
> >
> > "Jerry Witalka" wrote:
> ><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> >> When I select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Control
> >> Panel Programs and Features app, I get a blank window. anybody know
> >> how to fix this? I have administrator privilege.
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
>
> Your blank window should have been a UAC prompt.
> Do you usually get the prompts in other areas?
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

"Sam Sayers" <SamSayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news31D89FE-C172-4174-BB67-E32FB849B7D6@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>I looked up what a UAC (user account control) is. This is what I found
> triggers one.
> Installing and uninstalling applications
> Installing device drivers
> Installing ActiveX controls
> Installing Windows Updates
> Changing settings for Windows Firewall
> Changing UAC settings
> Configuring Windows Update
> Adding or removing user accounts
> Changing a user’s account type
> Configuring Parental Controls
> Running Task Scheduler
> Restoring backed-up system files
> Viewing or changing another user’s folders and files
>
> I noticed UAC was ON for my account so I turned it OFF in User Accounts
> and
> rebooted. Still no listing in "Turn Windows Features On or Off". I was
> also
> able to create a new account and have installed ActiveX controls. So, I
> assume this meets several of the above requirements.
>
> Thanks for your prompt reply.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Turn windows features on/off is also a UAC "prompter"
Look for the little shield icon next to the command.
Make sure you have a good understanding of what UAC is and does before
turning it off.
What happens after the blank screen?

<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
> "Jay" wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> "Sam Sayers" <Sam Sayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:87A2E109-2A0F-401A-B7EC-106BAE623704@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>> >I have the same problem on Vista Home Premium. I, too, need the
>> >solution.
>> >
>> > "Jerry Witalka" wrote:
>> >
>> >> When I select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Control
>> >> Panel Programs and Features app, I get a blank window. anybody know
>> >> how to fix this? I have administrator privilege.
>> >>
>> >> Jerry
>> >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>>
>> Your blank window should have been a UAC prompt.
>> Do you usually get the prompts in other areas?
>>
>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

I'm having the same problem with the Windows Features On or Off. I have UAC
on and i am prompted but after i tell it to "continue" i still get a blank
screen in the Windows Features dialog.

Please help. I have to install IIS

"Jay" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> "Sam Sayers" <SamSayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news31D89FE-C172-4174-BB67-E32FB849B7D6@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >I looked up what a UAC (user account control) is. This is what I found
> > triggers one.
> > Installing and uninstalling applications
> > Installing device drivers
> > Installing ActiveX controls
> > Installing Windows Updates
> > Changing settings for Windows Firewall
> > Changing UAC settings
> > Configuring Windows Update
> > Adding or removing user accounts
> > Changing a user’s account type
> > Configuring Parental Controls
> > Running Task Scheduler
> > Restoring backed-up system files
> > Viewing or changing another user’s folders and files
> >
> > I noticed UAC was ON for my account so I turned it OFF in User Accounts
> > and
> > rebooted. Still no listing in "Turn Windows Features On or Off". I was
> > also
> > able to create a new account and have installed ActiveX controls. So, I
> > assume this meets several of the above requirements.
> >
> > Thanks for your prompt reply.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Turn windows features on/off is also a UAC "prompter"
> Look for the little shield icon next to the command.
> Make sure you have a good understanding of what UAC is and does before
> turning it off.
> What happens after the blank screen?
>
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >
> > "Jay" wrote:
> ><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> >> "Sam Sayers" <Sam Sayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:87A2E109-2A0F-401A-B7EC-106BAE623704@microsoft.com...
> >> >I have the same problem on Vista Home Premium. I, too, need the
> >> >solution.
> >> >
> >> > "Jerry Witalka" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> When I select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Control
> >> >> Panel Programs and Features app, I get a blank window. anybody know
> >> >> how to fix this? I have administrator privilege.
> >> >>
> >> >> Jerry
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Your blank window should have been a UAC prompt.
> >> Do you usually get the prompts in other areas?
> >>
> >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

"Daz" <Daz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C0E284A2-E534-461A-8FBB-39F0F6B0B855@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I'm having the same problem with the Windows Features On or Off. I have
> UAC
> on and i am prompted but after i tell it to "continue" i still get a blank
> screen in the Windows Features dialog.
>
> Please help. I have to install IIS
>
> "Jay" wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> "Sam Sayers" <SamSayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news31D89FE-C172-4174-BB67-E32FB849B7D6@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>> >I looked up what a UAC (user account control) is. This is what I found
>> > triggers one.
>> > Installing and uninstalling applications
>> > Installing device drivers
>> > Installing ActiveX controls
>> > Installing Windows Updates
>> > Changing settings for Windows Firewall
>> > Changing UAC settings
>> > Configuring Windows Update
>> > Adding or removing user accounts
>> > Changing a user’s account type
>> > Configuring Parental Controls
>> > Running Task Scheduler
>> > Restoring backed-up system files
>> > Viewing or changing another user’s folders and files
>> >
>> > I noticed UAC was ON for my account so I turned it OFF in User Accounts
>> > and
>> > rebooted. Still no listing in "Turn Windows Features On or Off". I
>> > was
>> > also
>> > able to create a new account and have installed ActiveX controls. So,
>> > I
>> > assume this meets several of the above requirements.
>> >
>> > Thanks for your prompt reply.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>> Turn windows features on/off is also a UAC "prompter"
>> Look for the little shield icon next to the command.
>> Make sure you have a good understanding of what UAC is and does before
>> turning it off.
>> What happens after the blank screen?
>>
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>> >
>> > "Jay" wrote:
>> >
>> >> "Sam Sayers" <Sam Sayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:87A2E109-2A0F-401A-B7EC-106BAE623704@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I have the same problem on Vista Home Premium. I, too, need the
>> >> >solution.
>> >> >
>> >> > "Jerry Witalka" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> When I select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Control
>> >> >> Panel Programs and Features app, I get a blank window. anybody
>> >> >> know
>> >> >> how to fix this? I have administrator privilege.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Jerry
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Your blank window should have been a UAC prompt.
>> >> Do you usually get the prompts in other areas?
>> >>
>> >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>>
>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


What happens after the blank screen? Nothing so you end up having to reboot?
Returns after a period of time? HDD whirring?

 

"Jay" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> "Daz" <Daz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C0E284A2-E534-461A-8FBB-39F0F6B0B855@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > I'm having the same problem with the Windows Features On or Off. I have
> > UAC
> > on and i am prompted but after i tell it to "continue" i still get a blank
> > screen in the Windows Features dialog.
> >
> > Please help. I have to install IIS
> >
> > "Jay" wrote:
> ><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> >> "Sam Sayers" <SamSayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news31D89FE-C172-4174-BB67-E32FB849B7D6@microsoft.com...
> >> >I looked up what a UAC (user account control) is. This is what I found
> >> > triggers one.
> >> > Installing and uninstalling applications
> >> > Installing device drivers
> >> > Installing ActiveX controls
> >> > Installing Windows Updates
> >> > Changing settings for Windows Firewall
> >> > Changing UAC settings
> >> > Configuring Windows Update
> >> > Adding or removing user accounts
> >> > Changing a user’s account type
> >> > Configuring Parental Controls
> >> > Running Task Scheduler
> >> > Restoring backed-up system files
> >> > Viewing or changing another user’s folders and files
> >> >
> >> > I noticed UAC was ON for my account so I turned it OFF in User Accounts
> >> > and
> >> > rebooted. Still no listing in "Turn Windows Features On or Off". I
> >> > was
> >> > also
> >> > able to create a new account and have installed ActiveX controls. So,
> >> > I
> >> > assume this meets several of the above requirements.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks for your prompt reply.
> >>
> >> Turn windows features on/off is also a UAC "prompter"
> >> Look for the little shield icon next to the command.
> >> Make sure you have a good understanding of what UAC is and does before
> >> turning it off.
> >> What happens after the blank screen?
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> > "Jay" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> "Sam Sayers" <Sam Sayers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:87A2E109-2A0F-401A-B7EC-106BAE623704@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >I have the same problem on Vista Home Premium. I, too, need the
> >> >> >solution.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Jerry Witalka" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> When I select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off in the Control
> >> >> >> Panel Programs and Features app, I get a blank window. anybody
> >> >> >> know
> >> >> >> how to fix this? I have administrator privilege.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Jerry
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Your blank window should have been a UAC prompt.
> >> >> Do you usually get the prompts in other areas?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
>
> What happens after the blank screen? Nothing so you end up having to reboot?
> Returns after a period of time? HDD whirring?
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
--->I'm having the same problem...I open the Programs in the Control Panel
and then when trying to turn on/off features it says "please wait" and then a
while later it goes away and displays a simple white screen...I'm apparently
missing tons of features that make Vista Unique...Please reply

 

I have Vista Home Premium running on an HP laptop and I have the same
problem. Could it be virus damage related? I recently dealt with a
virus and I think I'm in the clear, but I, too, have a blank window when
calling up the Windows Features program. And I do need to access this
in order to shut off some annoying startups. Please include me when an
answer is found. I appreciate everyone's efforts.


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I was having this problem too. It started way back when I tried to
install VistaSP1. I had to do a lot of playing around and tweaking just
to get it to install. Then when VistaSP2 came out, I had similar rough
problems getting it to install. My features dialog was blank, I could
not even run a Vista repair installation.

The procedures I went through to get it working:

Uninstall all .NET Framework components (This may not have been
necessary, but I'm of course unable to check now.)

SFC /SCANNOW (System File Checker) (This was run automatically a few
times recently.)


CHECKSUR (KB948721)

The culprit on my system appeared to be KB905866 which never installed
correctly, and was supposedly a junk e-mail filter for microsoft mail.


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