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• How to restore a significant update to Windows 7 I lost after a restart for an earlier version of the system restore point?

  I am running Windows 7 64-bit Service Pack 1 on a desktop HP Pavilion Elite HPE-350 t. Recently, a malfunction of Windows at startup caused my father reboot the system to a previous system restore point. (He says it was one of several options at startup.) Everything seems to work fine now except that I seem to have lost a critical update Windows downloaded after the restore point, Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.256. Still, there are in my Windows update history and is listed as "installed successfully", but when I check my updates installed, it is absent. Also, when I try to search for updates installed, I get a message indicating that Windows is up-to-date. I can't uninstall the update and re - install because it is missing from my list of installed updates. So I guess that the re-start to a previous system restore point has put this important WIndows update in limbo. How can ensure me that this update is installed correctly and working properly?

  Hello hakimbenzakis,

  Absolutely, because based on that you are running the latest version of the Windows Update Agent and have the last update to it.

• Windows automatically restarts constantly, cannot access the system restore point, cannot access the computer in safe mode

  Hi all

  For the not 24 hours I tried to access my computer in normal mode. When I turn on the pc, it says "configuration data 1 of 3 steps...". 0% complete"he never spent 0% and within seconds, it automatically restarts and starts again. It's so frustrating! I have a windows vista pc (purchased in ' 06). I can only access my desktop in SafeMode.

  I tried to perform a system restore, but not like he says "recovery disk is not the restore point selected. What should I do? I tried to manually create a restore point, but cannot access the system and Maintenance, while in safe mode. I can't do anything but literally access the internet. How can I get Windows back to factory settings it is with these limited resources? I have a Dell reinstallation DVD.

  I searched my programs and found that recently Windows automatically updated and downloaded "Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer" and "for 2007 Office system Compatibility Pack '. Now, I think it has something to do with it, because they were the most recent updates, before the pc crashed. But I also fear that it may be a virus, which has completely hijacked this PC. How am I supposed to get rid of a bug, if I can't even get the necessary antivirus?

  Sorry for the ranting, but it's so stressful when my pc is completely down. Please, please please help me. Thank you in advance for reading this same!

  Arianne

  Hello

  you talk about restore and system recovery disc in the same breath

  they are 2 different things

  and you can NOT create a restore of yesterday and today!

  yesterday is gone

  If it does not already; You can't do

  1st thing to try is a restoration of the system in safe mode

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  If that does not read this information

  the link below is how to download and get a vista disk startup repair, which you can start from the

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  Here's how to use startup repair system restore command prompt, etc. to bleepingcomputers link below

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  to boot from the dvd drive to be able to you will see a way to get into the bios Setup at the bottom of the screen or command menu start

  It would be F2 or delete etc to enter the BIOS or F12 etc. for the start menu

  Change boot order it do dvd drive 1st in the boot order

  http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-boot-order-XP-Vista/

  The malware removal:

  Download update and scan with the free version of malwarebytes anti-malware

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  You can also download and run rkill to stop the process of problem before you download and scan with malwarebytes

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill

  If it does not remove the problem and or work correctly in normal mode do work above in safe mode with networking

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  Reinstall vista from Dell DVD

  http://supportapj.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/en/document?journalid=67E9C215C4BABD6CE040AE0AB5E14F05&docid=339949

• By using the system restore before computer restart after updating Windows 10...

  I chose to try the upgrade of Windows 10 on my laptop primary.  Because of the long installation times, I started late in the evening then followed finishing (or almost) the update the next morning.  Until I sat down to 'start' I spoke with a friend who had just completed an installation of two heavy day of problems.    Although I am good enough to solve computer OS and software installation problems, I was very reluctant to go forward.   After serious soul searching I elected continue to use Windows 7, I don't really like.

  That's why I chose to use the system restore before restarting my computer needed complete Windows Update 10.  I chose the previous restore point before the update of windows 10 and ran through the entire procedure and then restarted the computer after the restore point.

  Everything worked fine and I was able to do the foregoing... Except that I can't do updates of security that have been uninstalled.   The Windows Update screen repeat "you must restart your computer...". "with the reboot by holding the active button.

  This window doesn't go away even after reboot, and I can not "check for Updates".

  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to reset this program if I can do all the updates except Windows 10 security.

  Thank you for any assistance.

  By using the system restore before computer restart after updating Windows 10...

  Sorry, System Restore does not cancel the major updates, that's why a lot of automatic updates delete all system restore points. The tool that is appropriate in this case would be a restore Image. If you have not created an image before the upgrade, then you are out of luck.

• I install Windows Media Player 11 on Dell Dim/3000, I received the message to turn the system restore. How do I do that? Turn on SR, where is the button?

  I install Windows Media Player 11 on Dell Dim/3000, I received the message to turn the system restore. How do I do that?  Turn on SR, where is the button?  How can I enable the system restore?  I want to install Window Media Player 11 and this is the message I received. WMP 11 I need to re install and everything about the need to restore the system to have anyting to install?  I need HELP as soon as POSSIBLE. I'll wait for a response.  I can't play all the music that I recently downloaded.

  I received the message that the system restore is disabled.  How do I turn it on, turn so I can install WMP 11 new or I need to reinstall the latest version of WMP11 again?  Help ASAP, I'll wait for a response.

  Hi AnnieStewart,

  1. What happens when you try to listen to music downloaded in Windows media player 11?
  2. What is the complete error message you receive when installing Windows media player 11?

  See the articles to turn on system restore on the computer.

  How to turn on and off on system restore in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310405

  Steps of troubleshooting for problems when you try to use the System Restore tool in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/302796

• I have a laptop Dell Latitude D830 that came pre-installed with Windows XP Professional edition. Now, I need to format the system.

  I have a laptop Dell Latitude D830 that came pre-installed with Windows XP Professional edition. Now, I need to format the system. Also, I had installed Norton Internet Security, but right now I have not any of the CDs. help, please.

  Also, will I lose Norton if I format the system? How do I keep it?
  original title: System format of...

  Hello JothinVedere

  After you have re-installed Windows XP, you can go on the site Web of Norton and download the software from their part. Once you have downloaded it you should be asked for an email or an account that you configured when you first bought Norton, log. After that, Norton is turned on with the rest of the time for your subscription should be displayed. If you have further questions about Norton, you can click on their link to support here. I hope this helps.

• Unable to connect to the internet after the system restore and Windows Installer (Vista)

  Hello

  I have recently restored the whole system on the HP to my sister a virus that I was unable to remove it manually.
  The system restore went well until it has reached the point where he was going to reinstall Windows. The computer just turned itself off and the software installation was not complete. I am able to reinstall again. I must therefore hold the CTRL + alt + delete, go to Task Manager, click on audit.exe and complete the process to turn on the computer. But I can't do anything with it in safe mode. The main problem is: I can't connect to the internet! Even if the network discovery is on it will not find my wireless network. What can I do on the internet? And is it possible to install Windows again without the CD?
  Thanks in advance!

  Hello

  ·        You are able to boot to the desktop in normal mode? If this isn't the case, then you get any code or message?

  ·        How did you did system restore?

  ·        Are you referring to the system recovery using the recovery partition or the drive?

  I suggest that you start in safe mode with network and check if you can access the internet?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Note: select SafeMode with networking among the startup options.

  Respond with the required information so that we can help you further.

• After a virus, I've lost the system restore for cannot defragment now. Also lost system tools/options.

  Original title: after a virus, I've lost the system restore for cannot defragment now

  I had a virus which caused problems one of the minor being I've lost the system tools. It now says its empty when I open it.

  You don't need system defragmentation tools.

  You can defragment from the hard drive, then right-click of your hard drive, properties, tools, defragment now.

  Of course, you must fix your missing tools too.

  Here's the easiest way I know (thank you, Ramesh):

  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/accessories.htm

  Part of the answer to the technical support engineer Microsoft does not too which make me think that the MSE has never actually tested this Board to see if it actually works or not.  It's a shame.

  In addition, these shortcuts are not part in the folder in any case.  These things must go in the folder for all users - if you don't want your XP to be ignored.  It is a source of embarrassment.

  I don't know what you used to remove the virus, but I could do that at some point (soon):

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:
  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

• After the removal of malicious software through the system restore, now some applications don't work

  Control Panel... Help and Support... do not work... I get this message on both of these and other:
  Rundll32.exe not found Application...
  When I try to access some also uses Open with open... This has not happened before... I think I lost something that needs to be restored... BTW I tried the system restore to get rid of malware... It worked (obvriously) but only up to a point... Now, some applications do not work...
   
  Thank you
   
  Elaine

  Then when you get your rundll32.exe work, follow these steps:

  Looks like your Windows file associations have to dispose. This means that XP is not
  know what to do with the files by looking at the file extension (for example, .exe for executables,
  .doc for MS documents, etc.).

  If you don't have it you, something done for you - most likely malware.

  Go to this site WWW by Doug Knox:

  http://www.dougknox.com/

  On the left, click on the Win XP fixes, file Association fixed and read the instructions at the top of the page.

  Download the EXE File Association Fix on your desktop, unzip the file and apply it by following the instructions at the top of the page, then to restart and test.

  Run the following scans for malware, and then fix any problems:

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/

  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

• Windows calendar after the system restore notes no longer exist.

  The Windows calendar after the system restore notes disappeared forever, or can be found somewhere?

  Hello
  
  First we recommend that you search the .ics files confirm the windows calendar old files are present on the hard drive.
  Visit this link for more information: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Tips-for-finding-files
  Windows Vista has an option to cancel the system restore. To do this, follow these steps.
  1. open the system restore by clicking the Start button, all programs, accessories, clicking System Tools, and then click System Restore.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  2. click on undo system restore and then click Next.
  3. proceed to review your choices and then click Finish.
   
  Your computer will restart. When you are finished, you will see a confirmation that the cancellation is complete.
  
  For more information, see this link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Undo-System-Restore
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed
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• How to download windows install windows 7 32 bit service. The system (Dell 4500) let me download after xp to 7 upgrade. Involved also does not work.

  How to download windows install windows 7 32 bit service. The system (Dell 4500) let me download after xp to 7 upgrade. Involved also does not work.

  Install W7 sp1.

  Then go to the support page of Dell for your computer and download the audio drivers W7 from there and install them.

  See you soon,.
  Jerry

• File 'Install' Windows XP is 30 + concert and the system is almost out of space, how this can be fixed?

  I added memory to a Windows XP Pro machine and concluded that the system was almost out of space!  After investigating this problem found the installation in the folder windows file was more than 30 gig by itself, the files in this folder back to the initial installation of Windows.  How to clean this file?

  I added memory to a Windows XP Pro machine and concluded that the system was almost out of space!  After investigating this problem found the installation in the folder windows file was more than 30 gig by itself, the files in this folder back to the initial installation of Windows.  How to clean this file?

  You say that a "report" is 30 GB?  Or a folder containing files?

  Maybe overkill - but unless you have less than 1 GB of memory (live RAM) of the system, the upgrade of memory was probably exaggerated too with WIndows XP.  ;-)

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

  Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in. Look for whatever it is you do not know usingGoogle (or ask here.) You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

  You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory. This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used. Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need. This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on theroot of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you * NOT * use the aggressive version):
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing youpouvez wish to make:

  Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  If you want, come back and let us know a bit more information on your system - particularly the brand / model of the system, you have - and maybe someone here can guide you to the place s x of law to this end. This isn't 100% necessary - but I'd be willing to bet that you would gain some performance and features in making this part.

• You want to connect to Xbox Live 360 using labtop. Cannot use WMI. Windows says THAT WMI is damaged, use the system restore. System Restore will not restore to any point I use.

  I tried to connect to Xbox Live on my Xbox 360 to internet using Wi - Fi to my labtop. I want to enable sharing on this topic in the Advanced tab, but I get the message that says WMI is damaged and I need to use the system restore. However, the system restore will not restore the system at any time I choose. What is the solution?

  OK you have an ETHERNET cable? (cable for PC to the Modem)
  What OS do you have?

  Heres to help, you need to an ethernet cable, or adapter wireless XBOX 360.

  With the ethernet cable, connect one end on the XBOX and one end to your laptop.
  You go to control panel > network and Internet > network and sharing Center > change the adapter settings. Then you select your wireless network and your local network. Then you right click and press 'CONNECTION of BRIDGE' (requires administrator privileges). After that your DONE! Just check if it works on your XBOX 360!

• Printer continues to stop & requires the system restore?

  We noticed a delay problem where printer stop printing.  What happens with XP and Windows7, but they show different symptoms:

  With XP, the printer also show online.  However, to get anything to print.  It affects all users, is not corrected by updated printer spooler restarts, restart, change USB port, cable changes or printer resets.  No errors in the logs.

  With Windows7, printers go offline or completely disappear and stop the spooler.  You can restart the spooler and printers reappear for a short period, but they disappear in a few seconds.  As noted above, nothing seems to correct the problem.  It's just generic elements in newspapers, but nothing specific.

  The only thing that solves the problem is a system restore?  We can link to problems individuals patch.

  Does anyone else know this?

  The only thing that helps for XP and Win 7 is the system restore?  Looks like corrupted printer drivers (even though it's a bit strange that you experience on the two operating systems).

  Simply download and install a fresh printer driver is not enough.  You have to clean the old one.

  For XP, see His Article.  The critical step is step 4.

  For Windows 7, replace step 4 with the following text:
  Restart the print spooler
  Open devices and printers
  Select a printer (click only)
  Click the print server properties in the toolbar at the top of the window
  Click the tab drivers
  Remove the suspect drivers

  If you can not do what the above because the print spooler is not running, after return and specify which version of Windows 7 you have.

• I have a valid license for Windows XP key code, so why the system tells me it is not currently active or real?

  Windows has no

  I had to spend my PC this morning. Moving it, I decided to implement a new network card. When I reconnected it all the cables, I plugged my USB mouse on another USB port where it had been plugged in before. The computer is more than 7 years old and I've never had a problem with the front Windows Validation. I have a valid license for Windows XP key code, so why the system tells me it is not currently active or real?

  When Windows checks to see if you have moved your copy of Windows to "another computer", among other things, that his focus on the identification of several strands of material in the computer to see if they are different than when Windows was first installed.  I do not remember the list for now, but I remember that the network card is one of the pieces - and IIRC it is 'valuable' higher than others to reach the conclusion.

  You probably other elements has changed over the past seven years and now Windows has decided to have a "new" computer  Assuming that you haven't changed the motherboard - if you had, you would have had this issue at the time wherever you did--your installation is still legal.  Reactivate using your original license key. It should work online, but you will need to call the number that appears in the error message from re - validate.