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• NEED DRIVERS AFTER SYSTEM RESTORE

  HP Pavilion g6-2128tx Notebook PC 
  Serial number: 5CD2231LJF

  {Information}

  After system restore a bunch of drivers was missing, I managed to update some drivers but I need some I can't find. Help!

  Hardware ID

  Ethernet controller:

  PCI\VEN_10EC & DEV_8136 & SUBSYS_183E103C & REV_05

  BCM20702A0

  USB\VID_0A5C & PID_21E3 & REV_0112

  PCI device

  PCI\VEN_10EC & DEV_5229 & SUBSYS_183E103C & REV_01

  PCI Simple Communications controller

  PCI\VEN_8086 & DEV_1E3A & SUBSYS_183E103C & REV_04

  SM Bus controller

  PCI\VEN_8086 & DEV_1E22 & SUBSYS_183E103C & REV_04

  (USB) Universal Serial Bus controller

  PCI\VEN_8086 & DEV_1E31 & SUBSYS_183E103C & REV_04

  I run on Windows Ultimate-64-bit

  Help would be GREAT

  Hello

  Download and install the following.

  Chipset Driver - Windows 7.

  After this Setup is complete, restart the laptop.

  Realtek software LAN.

  Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0.

  Realtek card reader driver.

  Intel Management Engine Interface.

  Intel USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Impossible to uninstall Symantec Endpoint Protection after system restore

  Hello
  a program has been uninstalled (Symantec Endpoint Protection)
  After have rebooted and still have problems to install a newer version, I decided to do a system
  Restore prematurely, I uninstalled the original version.
  (Since I couldn't find the installation files or my license info)

  The old version worked again.  Now I am able to start the
  new version, the old version will not uninstall.

  It just sits there in a small box with a bar saying Windows of progression
  in the configuration of Symantec Endpoint Protection and it remains as it
  for as long as I left, at least 25 minutes.

  I thought that the system restore would put things back exactly as they
  have been, but it's apparently not the case.

  OT: Impossible to uninstall after system restore

  Any ideas on that?
  The OS is Windows 7 Pro 64 bit 64-bit.
  I found this, but have not yet tried.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/en-us

  I was able to cirumvent the problem by a selective startup in Msconfig.

  I disabled all startup items, all services not MS, restarted and then uninstalled

  successfully.  However, I met another strange problem.

  After uninstalling old version, I rebooted (the system was still selective

  startp) I put a new restore point and installed the new version successfully.

  Later, realizing msconfig has been arrived at "selective", I went and

  has tried to return to Normal startup.  However, when you select normal

  and hit 'apply', it immediately jumps to selective.  I have never seen it before.

  I didn't know how to solve.

  Instead, I uninstalled the new version of the AV program, jumped to the restore point

  I did before I installed, rebooted, open Msconfig and have been correctly set up

  In normal mode.  Then reinstalled the AV.

  Everything is OK now.

  You ever heard of this problem of msconfig before?

• my 'new' used pc is completely out of disk space. is it possible to restore FEPs hard disk?

  . didn't have computer a week. has got screwed big time to trust a 'friend '. It's a dell dimension E310 running windows XP. can I use the system restore or perhaps to repartition the hard disk to free up space on your pc? Help, please.  already deleted everything that I can to it and I still only 1% of space...

  If it is a newly acquired used PC, it is EXTREMELY important to clean the disc and perform a clean installation. Assistance, to start a new thread here:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_install?tab=all

• My seagate backup more external hard drive not recognized after system restore

  I have a small sony vaio netbook running windows 7 starter edition. I did a system restore recently - saved on an external hard drive usb, nine 1 to seagate backup more - now after fighting with 124 updates hard disk is not recognized. Seagate has say the drivers are pre installed in windows. convenience stores never work - I find the trouble shooters are almost always useless - is this just me?

  It works on my laptop of friends - so im guessing it is the operating system reinstalled - what I do?

  Hello Neil,.

  First of all, we apologize for the late response.

  1. What happens, do not install the updates?
  2. What is the complete error message you get, when the update installs?
  3. What is the update kb article number?

  
  for problems with windows updates, run the tool in troubleshooting Windows Update:
  Open the Windows Update troubleshooting tool
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter
   
  For the problem with the external hard drive
  Code 28 shows, the drivers for this device are not installed.
   
  Error codes in the Device Manager in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310123/en-us
   
  Log in as administrator and then try to install the drivers
   
  How can I connect as an administrator?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows7/how-do-i-log-on-as-an-administrator

  S eaTools for Windows

  http://www.Seagate.com/in/en/support/downloads/item/SeaTools-win-master/

  Additional information:

  "Access denied" or other errors in the access to or work with files and folders in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2623670/en-us

  I hope this helps. Please get back with the results.

• How to save important files a files on a dvd before doing a restore of the entire system with factory.so disk I am able to reinstall computer after system restore.

  I need to do a restore of the entire system with disc received from factory.but that I have personal files and folders that I need keep.such as banking, contacts, photos, ect. ect. How do I put them on a dvd a restore then their return after the full system restore

  Hello

  If the system still boot and CD/DVD Burns just put in a DVD-R (write once) or DVD - RW (burn
  several times)-it will encourage - when its ready use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files (and
  their content) on the DVD. When you're ready, click BURN. I would like to make a couple of each DVD for
  Security with redundancy. These will not be encrypted and you can access the files out of them or
  subsequently copy on a hard drive.

  Basically, make sure you know what you want to copy the files and put them in a blank DVD to write.

  ---------------------

  If the system does not start, then you will need to put the drive in another computer or in a
  External enclosure USB so you can copy files to removable media.

  ---------------------

  Burn a CD or DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/b47eb51a-ea6d-4d97-97b0-2d07a59316981033.mspx

  How to burn a CD with Vista
  http://ITsVISTA.com/2006/12/ITsVISTA-Tip-10-how-to-burn-a-CD-with-Vista/

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Vista
  http://maximumpcguides.com/Windows-Vista/burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Vista/

  Microsoft video - how to burn CD/DVD
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=0BwF60m05m8

  Excellent Forum for help with programs and CD/DVD problems
  http://Club.cdfreaks.com/

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/30ffa641-B682-4315-8c7e-8a29f383a7131033.mspx
  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/51a88740-Abda-4144-9176-cec79cca31e81033.mspx

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/9ee6cb78-bd7e-4DE3-A154-82d40c4289e01033.mspx

  Burn a CD or DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/b47eb51a-ea6d-4d97-97b0-2d07a59316981033.mspx
  How to burn an Audio CD - see also related Articles
  http://www.vista4beginners.com/how-to-burn-an-audio-CD
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  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=0BwF60m05m8

  Disc burning: frequently asked questions
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/2fa35b0d-B280-4589-9805-55e753888f5c1033.mspx

  Should which CD or DVD format I use?
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/2af64e60-60AA-4d79-AB6C-3a5db5806cbe1033.mspx

  Windows Media Player playlist: frequently asked questions
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/4bf0d986-a1cb-40d2-94de-85dba30a83831033.mspx

  Get the most out of WMP11http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/mediaplayer11/default.mspx

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Running out of disk space HARD - Question on the Windows folder size

  Hello! I am troubleshooting my HARD drive space. I have a 'C' HDD 16 GB with nearly 0 MB space left (fluctuates probably due to created restore points).

  In any case, I discovered that my Windows folder contains about 7.7 GB of files. (I have Win XP Home Ed, 2002, SP3 installed - with MANY updates that have been installed over the years) 7.7 GB seems a lot.  Random check on the web (not sure how reliable replica is) I see less than 2 GB is what should be there.

  I don't think that there are many 'other' stuff in there, certainly nothing that I placed there. is there a way to check / clean this folder?

  Please do not suggest to re - install Windows as the solution, since at that time, I will buy another computer first.  then put in shape this one. It is clocked at 2.66 GHz Intel Pentium, so not ready to junk food she still.

  Thanks for your suggestions. Best regards, Frank V

  Frank

  Your list of the most fragmented files that partially reveals the magnitude of your problem. Note that the list does not display very large files that have less than 797 fragments. There are also many small and medium-sizes of the files fragmented with less than 797 fragments. A notable omission in your list, this is the System Volume Information folder. I can't believe that it is not fragmented, she must be on this part of the list is not displayed.

  To defragment by using with Windows XP Disk Defragmenter, you need a bit less 15%. Defraggler is my favorite Defragmenter, but I doubt that it will succeed on your C partition. With Defraggler you can defragment single files, except some files, including those related to safety programs. You must try to reach 20% of free disk space.

  Your swap file is severely fragmented and illustrated perfectly why the possibility of using the "let Windows manage" is not the best solution if you want the better system performance. Minimum setting fixed maximum = pagefile avoids what you see on your system. Unfortunately with a populated partition, it is very difficult if not impossible to resolve completely without having to reinstall the operating system. However, trying to mitigate the impact of what you see, it's something to watch much later in the restoration, the functioning of your computer.

  My previous to Outlook Express references were specifically directed against this program. Outlook is a totally different program and solutions for Outlook Express do not apply to Outlook.

  You cannot compact Outlook pst files and archives, except those who created versions of Outlook prior to Outlook 2003. You can empty deleted item folder and you must first check that it is empty. I would then back up your Outlook Archives on an external drive or flash before attempting to move the locations of archive. Once you have moved the archive folders successfully I would then move messages from your current folders to the archive folders. If you archive the current materials first of all you have more to lose if the process of change the default location of the folder goes awry. Then, you can archive your current messages and change the default location of the current file. You can move messages current return from archives as a last step if you feel the need to do so.

  I copied a few instructions from an external source on how to change the default locations. I hope you find these useful.

  To change the location of database of Microsoft Outlook, the OUTLOOK file. PST is to be moved. In Windows XP, you can find this file in the folder C:\Documents and Settings\loginname\Local Settings\Application application\Microsoft\Outlook\ and in Windows Vista, you can find it in the C:\Users\loginname\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\ folder. After Outlook is closed, the OUTLOOK folder. PST can be moved easily using Windows Explorer by cutting (CTRL-X) and paste (CTRL-V) in the personal folder on the partition data (for example D:\loginname\Outlook). Now, the file is deleted from the original location, Outlook will present an error message because the database can not found. Accept the error message, navigate to the new location of the OUTLOOK. PST file and restart Outlook.

  ATTENTION: If automatic archiving is enabled, the ARCHIVE file. PST must be moved as well! This file can be moved to the same location as OUTLOOK. PST, following the same procedure.

  Source:

  http://www.optimizingpc.com/miscellaneous/changing_storage_location_personal_folders.html

  Hope this helps, Gerry Cornell

• Disk space hard keeps being endangered? I am sure that I do not have a virus...

  I've recently updated my Vista to Service Pack 2, and a lot of problems arise.  I've never had these problems with Service Pack 1.

  (1) my hard drive space keeps disappearing.  I used to have 10 GB of free space and now he got up to 400 MBs.  Where is he past?  I have not installed any programs or downloaded viruses.  I've never had this problem until Service Pack 2 has been installed.  I heard people saying delete "restore points" but I've never had this problem with SP1. Why SP2 should change my settings without my consent?  How can I recover my memory disappears?

  (2) update my window is DISABLED.  I never left my computer install updates by itself, because I like to choose what updates I want.  However, I always get 'new' random programs whenever I restart my computer.  Just recently (4 days after I installed SP2) I have a 'maintenance' folder in my Start menu.  I did some research and it said that I had already installed maintenance, but then why he told me it was a 'new program' when I've had it for awhile?

  (3) my battery life went from roughly 15 minutes an hour.  While I understand batteries degrade over time, I highly doubt he would go from 1 hour 15 minutes instantly.  I'm not an engineer so I have no idea how batteries work, but I guess that my autonomy would see a gradual decline.  In addition, I find it very doubtful that my autonomy would diminish much the day of this, I installed SP2. What are the ways for me to reduce the process that SP2 uses so I can save my autonomy?

  Thank you

  Hi 60201

  You can try the following steps and check.

  Step 1:

  You try to run a disk cleanup to remove unwanted files and check if the problem persists.

  For more information, run Disk Cleanup, see the following link:

  Delete files using disk cleanup.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup

  Step 2:

  This can also occur if the power options are changed. You can check the power settings.

  Check out the link:

  Change, create, or delete a power plan (scheme)

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-create-or-delete-a-power-plan-scheme

  Also check that the size of the hyberfil.sys and pagefile.sys

  If hibernation is enabled, the hyberfil.sys file size will be more.

  You can also check the event viewer to check any recent activity that happens on the computer as well as the performance.

  Links:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/open-Event-Viewer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-information-appears-in-event-logs-Event-Viewer

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Cannot run some programs after system restore to remove the virus

  Hello

  Toshiba my duaghter had a nasty virus that pretends to be an antivirus software product, which sneaked in, between the time his default service Norton has expired and I had the time to install Trend.

  Can not remove it using trend, so on the advice of a friend, decided to make a windows system restore to a point before the infection. It worked successfully and the virus has disappeared, but now she can't run some programs, I tried to reinstall Trend, but fails because he says you must first uninstall Norton. But I can't run Norton, or uninstall, and certain folders on C: are no longer accessible.

  I have to do a full restore of the Toshiba System (IE back tofactory settings? This seems a drastic measure, but the issue is beyond my meager knowledge of PC.

  Thank you

  Graeme

  Hey Buddy,

  Hmm... This announcement is a bit confusing... Maybe the programs you want to say were installed after the system restore point, who knows?

  In my opinion you must reset the laptop configuration that you have already written. This will restore the pre-installed Windows version where everything is working correctly and that all the drivers and tools are installed.

  Therefore, you only need the Toshiba Recovery disk and boot from it. This will restore the factory settings.

  Check this box!

• Satellite A500-1CO - loss of data after system restore

  Hi all, because the system was slow I decided to restore the system using the DVD of restoration system (1,2). The problem is that I have not saved anything from drive D, and after the restore, all files have been deleted. My logic was unaware that the restoration apply to drive C (system disk) and let the D drive as it is, but I was so wrong.

  Is there a way to recover all or part of the lost data?

  Please help me. Thank you.

  Hi mate

  Unfortunately, I think that there is not much to do now.
  Recovery DVD redefines the laptop to factory settings and, therefore, this disc format the whole HARD disk and also all the partitions and, therefore, you will lose all data if you n t backup this before starting this procedure.

  You should read the user manual or information before starting the recovery. :(

• Windows Vista - what should I do after system restored?

  My home edition vista recently will not start. After I turned it on, it loads for a while and stops automatically. I tried pressing some buttons for example F2, F8, F10 function for repair and recovery, and it is able to load the previously saved startup page. After that I turned it off, it cannot start again. I tried twice on the recovery of reparation and restored successfully, but now the repair and recovery seems no longer works.

  (1) what should I do if I managed to open the start page?

  (2) what could be the cause of it? In any case to restore so that it will work like new?

  Hello

  See if that helps you.

  Startup Repair options.

  Do a Safe Mode system restore to before the problem started.

  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

  How to access Safe Mode

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista

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  If it doesn't, try a startup repair and / or a system restore using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft

  Manufacturers recovery disks normally do not have Service Options; they are normally a relocation to the factory only settings option.

  Here is the guide to repair Options using a Vista DVD from Microsoft.

  If a friend or a work acquantance of yours has one, you can borrow and use it for repairs.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/repair-Windows-with-Windows-Startup-Repair/

  Table of contents

  1. Overview of Windows Vista repair options
  2. How to perform an automatic repair of Windows Vista using Startup Repair
  3. Advanced Tools Overview
  4. Conclusion

  If you do not or can not borrow a Microsoft DVD there is a download of a file ISO of Vista Startup Repair available that you can put on a Bootable floppy to make the above startup repair and that the method is recommended by a large number of posters in these Forums.

  Unfortunately, you have to buy it.

  Here is a link to it:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2011/Windows-Recovery-discs-updated-reinstated/

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  Reinstall options.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  ___________________________________

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Them or us ask the right sequence of key.

  ___________________________________

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• M57 6072CTO no usb after system restore

  I just did a system restore by using the disks IBM XP SP2 and none of the USB ports is enabled once windows starts to boot, os I have no keyboard or mouse and no other way to access the computer.

  No idea how I can get around this (there is no PS2 Connector)

  Thank you

  Peter

  The problem is I was impaitent Walker do the restore I that the aircraft had crashed so not restarted so no usb.

  I did the restore of the system again and he left running while doing other work, and that's all OK after that

• Update and Service Pack installation after system restore

  Hello

  I am a Customer Service representative your question for Windows XP. Here's the issue: System Restore will be restoring all the Service Packs and updates installed Windows XP on a Windows XP computer or at - it need to reinstall everything after the system restore?

  Please enlighten us on this issue.

  Thank you.

  a factory restore is not identical to a windows system restore.

  While a restore of windows re - interrupts the previous versions of the system and program files

  a factory restore is the original state of the computer at the same time that he has left the factory.

  so a factory restore will wipe the hard drive and then re-install all software provided with the computer original.

  to this end, if a faulty the system restore windows to make the system functional again, then the restoration of the factory is the ultimate option to make the system work again.

  the only way to solve a software problem is sometimes with the method above.  However, the method above can not solve the problem below.

  in return is that a windows system restore or a factory restore can overcome problems related to defective hardware.

  in any case, keep in mind that, before executing a factory restore, the user must copy their personal files and email boxes and internet Favorites before performing this procedure.

• critical error after system restore and windows updates

  I cleaned up my old computer and did a system restore.  Subsequently, I have install windows to perform automatic updates.  The computer detected 37 windows updates and install them.  After a successful windows install update, the computer said I had to reboot so I did.  Now the computer tries to start but then comes a blue screen with a bunch of text and then said: critical error.  I tried to do a system restore, and when I get to the part, he begins to restore and gets to 13% and then says critical error and I have tried to try again, but nothing happens.  Stuck... Please advise.

  If restore work not and you do not have a Vista DVD from Microsoft, do a repair disc to do a repair system restore / boot:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

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

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

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

  ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Favorites lost after system restore os partition

  After you use the system restore on my asus all-in-one, I lost my favorites.followed your instructions can always can retrieve.there are no favorites when I click on precedent. When I try to system restore could not find a previous restore point before final restoration. Help please

  Hello

  We appreciate your efforts on this issue. Assuming that records favorites have disappeared from view in Internet Explorer and the location of % userprofile%\favorites, try the following steps:

  1. Navigate to the location of the Favorites via Windows Explorer.

  2. Right click on the Favorites folder and click Properties.

  3. Switch to the location tab, and then click on restore by default.

  Let us know the status of the issue. If you need help, please after return. We will be happy to help you.