last time i did it it was in the 'start' section but now its gone??
2006-09-01 09:48:56 · 13 answers · asked by P 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
no not restart, i wanna set it back to the factory settings!
2006-09-01 09:54:54 · update #1
Really its quite simple to boot your computer, that simply means turn it off then back on again. But I'm assuming you mean how do i reboot into safe mode and again that's pretty simple. Since i do not know which operating system you have i will just give you the generic instructions, how to do so.
Reboot your computer in safe mode
That will show you how to boot into safe mode smile.gif
Backing files up again it comes down to which operating system you have. Are you running xp, Win 98, Win 95 or others? When you post back i can give you a little more info from there.
Good luck.
2006-09-01 09:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by johnzy_08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
XP huh?
One of my computers in my office is having the same problem. every once inawhile the start options for shutting down or restarting are blacked out.
I suggest making a batch file and using:
shutdown.exe -s -t 03 -f
in the command. this will shut down your computer with a 3 second warning.
here is the actual documentation from microsoft that I have found on the problem. It works, but doesn't last:
"Shutdown" option missing from the Start Menu and Ctrl+Alt+Del dialog box
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Author:Raghu Boddu MVP
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Article ID : 555449
Last Review : September 2, 2005
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SUMMARY
The "Shutdown" button may not be available in the Start menu and grayed out when you press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
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CAUSE
This issue is due to the Local Computer Policy settings.
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RESOLUTION
To resolve the issue, perform the following:
Click Start, Run.
Type gpedit.msc and click OK.
Navigate to the following path:
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar
Double-click "Remove and Prevent Access to the Shut Down command"
Select "Not configured" or "Disabled"
Close Group Policy window.
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MORE INFORMATION
Related articles:
MS Knowledge Base article #303070 - "Logoff" and "Shutdown" Are Missing from the Start Menu When You Use Remote Desktop
Important: This article includes modifying the registry. It is recommended to have a good backup of the registry, before making the modification. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, go through the following Microsoft Knowledge Base:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986/ - Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
Hope this helps.
2006-09-01 16:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by DarkWolf_1st 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if cant see the start menu could try pressting CTRL + ALT + Delete and select restart.
might be that you have moved the scroll bar off the screen so if you move mouse right to bottom of screen, if you get an up down arrow left click mouse button and drag up and then release button - should now have your start bar back
2006-09-02 09:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its usually under 'turn off' but if your start bar is vanished, make sure you don't simply have it slipping down out of sight.
If its gone completely, you're having troubles.
Use the reboot button. Its usually a small button near the computer function lights.
2006-09-01 16:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by ty_rosewood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repair Windows
use xp disk as you would to do a normal install at the instalation screen pick repair windows leave file system as it is this will re install windows but leave your files as they are on the computer
all that will not be available are any udates that you installed due to your windows being back to its original install DONOT pick the change file system or your drive will be auto formatted that is a clean install that destoys all on the hard drive you will still need your serial number to re install run anti spy ware after reinstall
2006-09-02 00:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be under start, shutdown then select restart. Or Ctrl, Alt Del then select shutdown and select restart
2006-09-01 16:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by carby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Press the mains button - hold it in. Or press ctrl+alt+delete and then shut down or restart. Or if you have windows press the window key on your keypad then go shut down.
2006-09-01 16:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by FairyJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you accidently hid your bottom toolbar. Go to the bottom of the screen and look for your arrow icon to turn into an up arrow at the very bottom of the screen. Click and drag upward to show your toolbar again.
2006-09-01 16:55:15 · answer #8 · answered by nickels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peter,
If you wanna set your pc to factory setting just do a system restore.
Go to START>PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES>SYSTEMTOOLS.
at the bottom you will see System restore, pick a date you want to restore it from then hey presto.....takes a while tho.
2006-09-01 17:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by Bandit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find the task manager pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete all at the same time, then at the top is shutdown you will see restart, click it.
2006-09-01 16:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by timone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋