Vista - error code 08x004230F

I have Vista pre-installed on my PC HP - has caught the virus in HDD SMART 2008, but it was removed. Now I don't have the tab my ACCESSORIES and no system restore I get error code 08x004230F - something about a shadow? Is it possible to reinstall Vista to factory settings, when I click on "all programs", I again have my windows ACCESSORIES tab? I have home made recovery discs, but prefer not to do a clean install? don't want to lose anything more.

I answered you in your other Thread;

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_install/got-Smart-HDD-virus-on-my-HPPC-and-lost-my/0a6b3f34-2637-47b3-aad3-080fb954acfa

See you soon.

Hello

Here's a Guide on how to remove Smart HDD correctly.

Under article 19 it it shows you how recovering files lost and Date under section 21 , he explains how to recover options that this Malware has disabled in your Start Menu:

"" This rogue will disable also different menu options to appear in the Windows Start Menu. To add these items back, please right click on the button start and select Properties. For Windows XP Start button looks like in and the Windows Vista and Windows 7 start button looks like in . You will now be on the screen in the taskbar and Start Menu Properties. Click the Start Menu tab, and then click the Customize button. In the case of Windows XP, you can now click on the Advanced tab. It will now be presented with a variety of menus and shortcuts that can be added to the Windows Start Menu. Please select the points you want to add, and then click the OK button. Then press the apply button and close the properties of the Start Menu screen. »

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/Remove-Smart-HDD

If that deer does not work for you, you should try a repair upgrade installation.

You will need to borrow a DVD of Vista from Microsoft (the manufacturer's recovery disks won't work) and follow this tutorial.

http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

See you soon.

p.s. "is there a way to reinstall Vista to factory settings.

"but prefer not to do a clean install?

Factory setting is a clean install on how you purchased your computer

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