System Restore in XP and Vista is the best way to return your computer to a time before you loaded that new software or driver or made changes that you are unsure about. Learn about that here:
http://www.microsoft com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspx When you have had or suspect a virus attack Restore protects the virus in its folders. See the MS guide here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/263455 ++++ If however you have a computer that just will not boot up you need to use a bootable CD or DVD. Here is the guide about that: Startup Repair. Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting. Startup Repair is located on the System Recovery Options menu, which is on the Windows Vista installation disc. If your computer has preinstalled recovery options, it might also be stored on your computer's hard disk. For more information, see Startup Repair: frequently asked questions and What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista? If your computer does not include Startup Repair, your computer manufacturer might have customized or replaced the tool. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website •Change restart settings in safe mode. If your computer is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and then fails again repeatedly, restart your computer in safe mode and select the Disable automatic restart on system failure checkbox. For more information, see Advanced startup options (including safe mode). •Reinstall. If no other options have solved the problem, and you are sure that your computer's hardware is functioning normally, you might need to reinstall Windows. A custom (clean) installation of Windows will permanently delete all of the files on your computer and reinstall Windows, so only use this option if all other recovery options have been unsuccessful. After the installation, you will need to reinstall your programs and restore your files from backup copies. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows. Repair Vista with the CD and this applies to XP as well. Read about start up Repair here: http://windowshelp.microsoft com/Windows/en-GB/Help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4f1a-af55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx#EI And here: http://windowshelp.microsoft com/Windows/en-GB/Help/d95a0730-91af-4d46-8800-583531946be41033.mspx For a re-install guide go here: http://windowshelp.microsoft com/Windows/en-GB/Help/e77344fa-e978-464c-953e-eba44f0522671033.mspx I think this covers it and clears up the automatic restore idea but perhaps there are other ways?? If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
