my control panel is not working because a microsoft windows problem popped up. Now I cannot do windows updates!

Hi,· Did you make any software or hardware changes on your machine prior to this issue?· What error message you receive when you try to access control panel?· What happens when you try to run Windows Update?For control panel issue,you may run System File Checker [SFC] scan on the computer which will replace the missing or corrupt files & check if the issue persists.a. Type ‘cmd’ in start > run box. Right click on cmd in the Program list and then select the option Run as administrator.b. Type the following command, and then press ENTER: sfc /scannowFor more information refer this link.Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)Hope the information helps. Please post back and let us know.RegardsDebleena SMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.