I recently installed an online game, played it, it thouroughly screwed up my computer, so I uninstalled it, but still have many strange problems. For instance, when I start my computer, the background picture comes up and for about 3 minutes that's all that comes up... not the icons, not toolbar, nothing. I can still summon task manager with ctrl+alt+delete, but still cannot access any programs or icons. Along with that, the computer is just generally acting weird. So I heard System Restore was a good idea. I tried that, but no matter what date I choose it always says "could not complete system restore" or something along those lines. Could anyone please tell how to force system restore or something or perhaps another way to fix the problems I've been having? Thanks for reading all of that.
2007-08-27 17:43:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Fix your OS. If XP, try this. All files will be intact.
http://www.informationweek.com/shared/printableArticle.jhtml?articleID=189400897
2007-08-27 18:28:45 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you got an anti virus program? Hopefully , or you may have picked up a bug. Also, incorrectly shut down your computer(just turn the power off) and go make a coffee. When you come back, turn on the computer again and let it check all the files and programs as it boots up. That should unlock your problem. Then download ad-aware & update it and then let it run thru your computer. Could be an ad bug. Also, if you don't have one, then get one(an antivirus program)even a free one/// onto your machine. Update them and let them run thru the machine.
You might also want to try "Ewido".It is free. One of these should unlock you computer.
2007-08-28 01:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, just wondering if you have tried attempting a System Restore in safe mode?
Also disable your antivirus (especially Norton) prior to doing a restore.
2007-08-28 02:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by BlurredMind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try System Recovery. It takes your PC back to the day you bought it. The way to Recovery is, turn off computer, in a few seconds turn back on then start keying f10, f10 f10 your computer will lead you through Recovery.
2007-08-28 01:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by scifuntubes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically I would get all the documents I could save and reinstall your OS again. Nothing to really fix, too many ailments to try to remedy.
2007-08-28 00:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by pogo765 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same probely today but i did a system restore or do a system recovery
2007-08-28 01:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋