System Restore Help?

Question

I had to do a system restore and programs not working right. I have like 5 programs that won't work now. Like I have PrintMaster program. I have a desktop icon, PrintMaster in the all programs off of start, and in the add/remove section. If I click on the desktop icon, nothing happens, If I click on it in the all programs, nothing happens. If I try to uninstall it I get (AN INSTALLATION SUPPORT FILE COULD NOT BE INSTALLED). I tried to re-install it with the disk and it say's that the program is already installed. I want my program, but nothing is working. How do I retrieve it or delete it to start it over. Also other programs with the same problem.
Also, tried to take them off by using the task manager, but they are not in there.

Help me please.

Answer 1

Sounds like you definitely have some file corruption problems.
Try this first - run the Error Checking Tool - My Computer - right click your 'C' drive - go to properties - Tools tab - use the Error Checking tool. Make sure you put a check mark in front of each box (auto fix system errors and scan and attempt recovery..."

Boot into safe mode (restart - tap F8 at black screen - choose safe mode.) Use Add/Remove to uninstall your bad programs. Reboot normally and re install those programs.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Get ready to do some reading!

Windows Restore

Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx

The System Restore feature is built into Windows XP and is used to return your computer to an earlier state if you have a system failure or other major problem with your computer. The point of System Restore is to restore your system to a workable state without you having to reinstall the operating system and lose your data files in the process.
System Restore takes snapshots of your computer system and saves them as restore points. These restore points mark configuration places to return to, in the event of a problem with your computer that might occur after you install an unstable device driver or an older application. Because the snapshots are taken automatically and are restored through the System Restore Wizard, System Restore is both effective and user-friendly.
In this column, you'll learn how to use the System Restore Wizard to recover from a system failure. You'll also learn how to create restore points manually, how to use Scheduled Tasks, and how to troubleshoot System Restore if it doesn't work the way you expect it to.
How System Restore Works
System Restore automatically tracks changes to your computer and creates restore points before major changes are to occur. To create a restore point, System Restore takes a full snapshot of the registry and some dynamic system files. For a list of what file types are monitored and restored, see the MSDN article, http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms997627.aspx
For example, restore points are created before new device drivers, automatic updates, unsigned drivers, and some applications are installed. These healthy system checkpoints are created without prompting or intervention from the user the first time the computer is started after Windows XP is installed and, by default, on a daily basis after that. You can also manually create restore points.
When you use System Restore, you can revert to a saved state without losing personal data including Word documents, e-mail settings and messages, and your Internet favorites list. System Restore won't lose any data you have stored in the My Documents, My Pictures, or My Music folders either.
More information at source link.

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Microsoft Office System Restore
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms997627.aspx
Excellent site – fully explains system restore.
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Answer 4

did you try to go back further? Try another restore point, like one week ago, month ago, if this doesn't help i could tell you another way to fix this, but it involves making registry changes. Message me and let me know. Good Luck!

Answer 5

after a restore you have to reinstall most of the programs.

Answer 6

buddy i would say back up all your data important stuff then format the drive....and put back windows and all the prgrams again....
you may also want to creat an image of your prgrams the one you wnat and use it after you format the drive