Unable to open Internet options in IE 7

Issue: When you click on Internet Options, a window pops up and then closes within a second.

Resolution:
1. Open My Computer, select Tools and then Folder Options, click the view tab and then select show hidden files and folders (remember to go and change it back again afterwards)

2. Search for the file : inetcpl.cpl which is located: C:\Windows\ie7

3. Right click on this file and then click on copy and then go to this location: " C:\Windows\System32 " and paste the copied file. You will be asked whether you want to replace the file. Click on yes.

Open Internet Explorer and you will be able to open Internet options.