my computer had corrupt files. system restore was used to full capacity. was advised to turn off "system resto
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If your operating system is corrupt, re-install your operating system. You can call Microsoft and ask for another Windows XP disk, or borrow one from a friend. If you don't have your license code, you'll have to buy Windows XP again.\n\nIf your documents are corrupted, you're out-of-luck, unless you have backups.\n\nIf, after you fix the problem, it happens again, you probably need a new hard disk drive.\n\nSystem Restore might help. But instead of turning it off and back on again, you should use it to restore your computer to a time when the files were not corrupt. Depending on how your files became corrupted, this may or may not work.
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do a complete wipe and reload after backing up your files because what you did was put 2 copys of windows on top of each other when one wasnt working
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Try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To: \nstart\nprograms\naccessories\nsystems tools\nsystem restore\nThis process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files.  Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.\nE
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Start>programs>accessories>system tools>system restore
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Sorry but gateways last I checked dont store recovery information on the machines hard drive\n\nYou will need to contact gateway for another restore CD
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u should not turn off ur firewall. use sysem restore.
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use the system restore function.
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The System Restore Service does have a small impact on computer performance, and can use 1-10% of your hard drive space (depending on your settings).  In many cases, it can be helpful just in case something strange happens, or a software installation renders the system unusable.  Personally, I have only had to use it twice - and I am very glad it was there.
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The first thing I would do is a virus scan to get ride off the virus if you have one.\n\nWhatever you do, do not manually delete the restore files as it won't change anything to the system.\nWindows has to do the restoring for anything to take effect.\n\nYou could also try to re-boot in safe mode and see if it will then restore your files.\n\nIt is also possible that it won't restore because you deleted a program manually and Windows cannot find the files to restore.
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Answer this first please:\n\nDo you clear history and other files often?\nDo you use Disk cleaner often?\nDo you use pc for watching movies or having many images or audio files on Hard Drive?\n\nYou may have many software installed.\n\nIf non of above then best thing is, do back of important data then run Recovery. It will bring pc back to the new condition. BUT FIRST BACK UP PLEASE. \n\nYou should know how to backup email addresses and other files. If you are not sure do not delete or touch anything unless you can find some of your friend who can help you.\n\nStill need help just send an e-mail nihon94@yahoo.com
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My system restore is located in the "start" button to "all programs" to "accessories" to "system tools" menu. Check to see if yours is there. I am running Windows XP.
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If, when you try to run system restore, and you have no dates in the calander that are in bold; you have system restore turned off. This can happen with some drive cleaners. To check if it is on or off:\n\nOpen System Properties. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click System. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab\nEnsure that the Turn off System Restore check box is cleared. \n\nIf it is on, post a comment.
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You can use a program like CCleaner (freeware) and manually uninstall all of your programs. You can then reformat the drive. If you perform an OS reinstall, don't select repair. Reinstall the OS fresh, and that will remove everything and start over.
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I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!!!\nStart-->control panel-->system-->(on the tab) system restore-->click your hard drive and click disable.
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Put the system file back
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It's called System Restore.\n\nStart > All Programs > Accessories > System > System Restore.
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Make sure system restore is enabled. Control panel/System/System Restore. Make sure turn off system restore is unchecked.