isnt it like a system restart or something, I dont know I just want it back to the way it was before I screwed it up
2006-08-17 06:52:56 · 17 answers · asked by kelsey 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It's not letting me play video files. After I installed a program, something went wack and now I only get audio no video when I try to play movies on my computer.
2006-08-17 07:37:36 · update #1
use system restore. If that fails, u can try a non-destructive system recovery.
System restore is under the start menu, all programs, accessories, system tools, ----->system restore.
2006-08-17 06:58:47 · answer #1 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
System Restore is a viable option, but understand that it only restores your registry, not your entire system. If you are looking for an entire system restore then you should look into getting some software such as Norton Ghost or the like. If you understand what the registry change will and will not do, the system restore is a cheap way to get done what needs to be done. Just know all your programs you've installed over the past few weeks will still be on your system, just not registered in your registry.
2006-08-17 07:17:41 · answer #2 · answered by Nientech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a newer windows operating system, use your System Restore function.
It's under Start, All programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. If you didn't have it turned on, and don't have a backup of your system settings prior to the change, it may be easiest to use your computer rescue disks. Keep in mind that either way, you are going to lose the work you have done (system restore, the last two weeks, rescue disks, everything you have done on your computer since you got it new out of the box. If you're a beginner, don't use this route.)
If you have documents you wish to save, make sure you back them up, so you may put them back on your computer after you are finished.
2006-08-17 07:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by hopethathelps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called a system restore. it will wipe out your system completely so be sure to back up your important items. in order to tell you how to do it i would need to know what operating system you are running and then i could direct you further. i am assuming you have windows xp if the computer is new. if this is the case, go to your start menu and click on control panel on the right-hand side. from the next set of options select performance and maintenance. here you will be able to back up your information on your computer and also restore it. to restore you computer to factory settings click on system restore on the left-hand side of the window and follow the prompts.
hope that helps!!!
2006-08-17 07:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by GBG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, here's how:
Click on the START button
Click on HELP AND SUPPORT
Click on SYSTEM RESTORE
Click on RESTORE MY COMPUTER TO AN EARLIER RESTORE POINT.
Click on a date of two weeks ago where you have a restore point highlighted.
Click on RESTORE
Sit back and wait. Can take some time so don't do it if you only have an hour or so. Can take up to two hours depending what you have on the computer.
Hope this helps you :-)
2006-08-17 07:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
System Restore.
Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. Choose the date you want the system to be restored to.
2006-08-17 06:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Windows XP - not sure if this is the same for all systems but here are the steps I use:
Start
Programs
Accessories
System Tools
System Restore
2006-08-17 07:01:18 · answer #7 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back and undue everything you screwed up ....sorry
Unless you did a system store in the first place, system restore will not help you.
2006-08-17 06:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by yoohoosusie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a restore point on your computer it should be under your system tools
2006-08-17 06:58:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hit start, all programs: accesories: system tools: under there is a part called system restore. Follow instructions to reset to past date
2006-08-17 07:00:10 · answer #10 · answered by tksepil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋