I scanned my computer & don't have a virus but my programs list has disappeared. How can I recover the files?

Question

I can't bring up things like Excel and I can't do maintenance...like scan disk; disk clean-up; and defrag? I'm at my wit's end! Please help me?

Windows 98SE

Answer 1

You do not say what Operating System you are using. If possible, and you have System Restore feature, look for it under Start / Programs / Accessories / System Tools and run to restore the system to an earlier time when all worked okay.

Option is to click Start / Run / Scanreg /fix
Click Yes when appears on monitor.
Let registry be totally rebuilt
Shut down computer for a couple of minutes.
Turn computer back on
If this didn't help, try
click Start / Run / type in msconfig Under General Tab,
click normal startup tab then let computer restart itself.
Hopefully, now you have everything back, you can go to
Start / Run / msconfig
click on Startup Tab and select which programs you want
to run on startup of computer. Be sure to include your Virus and Firewall software to start. Good Luck.

Answer 2

How old is your computer?

Go to STart menu, then RUN. Type msconfig and then check the startup tab to see if anything has been checked. You need to check the ones that you want to startup when you restart windows.

Hmm normally a clock not working means your CMOS battery in your computer needs to be replaced. Its a battery that slowly dies after having a computer for a few years. Its an inner battery that keeps your computer up even when you shut it down.

When did you set up the wireless objects and then take them off?

I couldnt reply to your email because your email address on here is unverified.

Answer 3

You Don't!