System Restore Won't Work
Started by
Drumbum667
, Oct 25 2006 03:39 PM
#1
Posted 25 October 2006 - 03:39 PM
#2
Posted 25 October 2006 - 03:46 PM
1. Click Start, click Run, type %windir%\inf and press enter
2. Locate the Sr.inf file, (listed as Sr), right-click the file, and then click Install.
3. In the Files Needed dialog box, click Browse. Locate the Sr.sy_ file in the i386 folder of the Windows XP CD, click the file, and then click Open.
4. When the installation is completed, restart your computer.
2. Locate the Sr.inf file, (listed as Sr), right-click the file, and then click Install.
3. In the Files Needed dialog box, click Browse. Locate the Sr.sy_ file in the i386 folder of the Windows XP CD, click the file, and then click Open.
4. When the installation is completed, restart your computer.
#3
Posted 25 October 2006 - 03:53 PM
One problem, I cant right click in Windows Explorer or my Desktop.
#4
Posted 25 October 2006 - 03:56 PM
Click start then run, type sfc /scannow then press enter
#5
Posted 25 October 2006 - 03:58 PM
I ran that last night and it didn't do anything.
#6
Posted 25 October 2006 - 04:02 PM
Download, install and run[/color] Tune Up 2006 Trial
Run Tune Up disc clean up
Run Tune Up registry clean up
Disable the anti virus programme then click Optimize and Improve to run Reg Defrag, the screen will lose colour during the process which can take a few minutes and then needs a reboot
Check the anti virus programme is running
If it hasn't helped
You can use this guide to repair XP
Possibly, you will need to press the start button and keep tapping the delete key, (possibly F2) until the PC enters set up. Change the boot order to CD ROM Drive then hard drive, press F10 then press enter, load the XP CD then type Y then press enter, as it reboots, look for press any key to load from CD, press enter
You will need your XP product key to complete this
The XP Product Key is a 25 character alpha numerical code, which does not include the sequence OEM
If you have audio / video files which are subject to DRM you should check with the provider for known issues with performing an XP repair install
Click this to view the XP Repair Install Guide
Windows XP repair feature won't delete your data, installed programs, personal information, or settings. It just repairs the operating system
The XP repair install will look and run as a normal install, however, you must not see a request to format the drive
After running XP Repair you will need to install all Windows Updates
Microsoft Update
Run Tune Up disc clean up
Run Tune Up registry clean up
Disable the anti virus programme then click Optimize and Improve to run Reg Defrag, the screen will lose colour during the process which can take a few minutes and then needs a reboot
Check the anti virus programme is running
If it hasn't helped
You can use this guide to repair XP
Possibly, you will need to press the start button and keep tapping the delete key, (possibly F2) until the PC enters set up. Change the boot order to CD ROM Drive then hard drive, press F10 then press enter, load the XP CD then type Y then press enter, as it reboots, look for press any key to load from CD, press enter
You will need your XP product key to complete this
The XP Product Key is a 25 character alpha numerical code, which does not include the sequence OEM
If you have audio / video files which are subject to DRM you should check with the provider for known issues with performing an XP repair install
Click this to view the XP Repair Install Guide
Windows XP repair feature won't delete your data, installed programs, personal information, or settings. It just repairs the operating system
The XP repair install will look and run as a normal install, however, you must not see a request to format the drive
After running XP Repair you will need to install all Windows Updates
Microsoft Update
#7
Posted 25 October 2006 - 05:02 PM
I'M ABOUT TO KILL MYSELF. I just performed a repair and nothing got fixed. I rele need help on this.
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