asked on Win 7 is a mess
I think my trouble started when I installed Java and or Flash player 32 bit as I was finishing up my recent OS reinstallation
I am running Windows 7 ultimate sp2. I am unable to navigate many areas within windows. Below is just a sample.
Cannot accerss Run menu, System restore, windows updates and many more subsystems.
Cannot access many things in control panel,like "system"
I am getting multiple error messages that windows cannot find "MSCONFIG" ie. only "RUN" item that seems to work is CMD but I dont know what to type in there to fix the mess.
oractive x cannot create item (or sometrhing like that) at startup
A dialogue box from the tray flashes for a split second every 6 seconds. impossible to read
MSS Essentials will not update the definitions
when I click windows updates, nothing happens
The internet works.
The flashing is driving me nuts
FYI, I just reinstalled windows fresh about 6 weeks ago
I can fet into sys restore by restarting the computer but it says that Many important recent installations will be deleted. I have never seen that before. I have never seen anything like this before
Question is: any suggestions on how to fix this?
I am running Windows 7 ultimate sp2. I am unable to navigate many areas within windows. Below is just a sample.
Cannot accerss Run menu, System restore, windows updates and many more subsystems.
Cannot access many things in control panel,like "system"
I am getting multiple error messages that windows cannot find "MSCONFIG" ie. only "RUN" item that seems to work is CMD but I dont know what to type in there to fix the mess.
oractive x cannot create item (or sometrhing like that) at startup
A dialogue box from the tray flashes for a split second every 6 seconds. impossible to read
MSS Essentials will not update the definitions
when I click windows updates, nothing happens
The internet works.
The flashing is driving me nuts
FYI, I just reinstalled windows fresh about 6 weeks ago
I can fet into sys restore by restarting the computer but it says that Many important recent installations will be deleted. I have never seen that before. I have never seen anything like this before
Question is: any suggestions on how to fix this?
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Sorry I forgot to tell you the OS is 64 bit (with 32bit Flahsplayer)
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I was afraid to use the V word. Thanks...that is what you are implying and I agree. Everything but combofix is already on my computer, so I will try all those tings before i reinstall. Or I will have to learn how to do a repair install. Thank you.
"How to Do a Repair Install to Fix Windows 7":
< http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html >
< http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html >
Donnie616--
Why did you reinstall Win 7 in the first place? Maybe there is a hint there of what is wrong.
Win 7 SP2?
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Suggests-That-No-Windows-7-Service-Pack-2-Is-Coming-389947.shtml
Why did you reinstall Win 7 in the first place? Maybe there is a hint there of what is wrong.
Win 7 SP2?
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Suggests-That-No-Windows-7-Service-Pack-2-Is-Coming-389947.shtml
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THANKS FOR THE WEBSITES
That one on SP 2 is embarrassing. I meant SP1 but of course i cant access anything that will tell me my system specs. Running Combofix right now.(this is a different PC
I will see if Repair install of win7 is too difficult for me and giv it atry. I just hate to do reinstallations. I actually dont have the time. I a sold the house and am closing too much other work to do but I NEED THIS PC.
Maybe c-Fix will take care of the bugs. alreADY DID THE REST OF bLEEPING cOMPUTERS TOOLS.
That one on SP 2 is embarrassing. I meant SP1 but of course i cant access anything that will tell me my system specs. Running Combofix right now.(this is a different PC
I will see if Repair install of win7 is too difficult for me and giv it atry. I just hate to do reinstallations. I actually dont have the time. I a sold the house and am closing too much other work to do but I NEED THIS PC.
Maybe c-Fix will take care of the bugs. alreADY DID THE REST OF bLEEPING cOMPUTERS TOOLS.
Donnie616--
This illustrated guide to Repair Install should make it pretty simple. Print it out and refer to it while you run the Repair Install
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
I would guess it will take less than two hours. You do not need to be present for much of the stuff in the middle.
This illustrated guide to Repair Install should make it pretty simple. Print it out and refer to it while you run the Repair Install
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
I would guess it will take less than two hours. You do not need to be present for much of the stuff in the middle.
Hi all,
This seems similar to path lost. If some application installer crash the path, all common commands that runs from WINDIR or SYSTEMROOT don't work (CMD, explorer, CPL files, etc.).
Check if path is configure with Windows home and System32 home. If not, replace path to include this folders. You can check this on advanced properties of My Computer or running SET command in command line.
Thanks,
Edserv
This seems similar to path lost. If some application installer crash the path, all common commands that runs from WINDIR or SYSTEMROOT don't work (CMD, explorer, CPL files, etc.).
Check if path is configure with Windows home and System32 home. If not, replace path to include this folders. You can check this on advanced properties of My Computer or running SET command in command line.
Thanks,
Edserv
Donnie, just a question : why did you install Java ?
if not needed - don't install it - it makes the PC more vulnerable for virus
if not needed - don't install it - it makes the PC more vulnerable for virus
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I cannot find the original disk to do a repair install. I needed java for a certain application I use on ebay. I ran a ERD MS DART 64 CD and it seemed to repair lots of the issues. I still cannot run windows updates. It just will not open. I will try the set command. Is there anything else that needs to be in that command line? if this doesn't work I have to reinstall again. But the danger is that virus could be hiding anyplace in my backups.will try set...then i have to leave for a while.
Donnie616--You can get a full retail Win 7 SP1installation disk here
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/i-do-not-have-windows-7-media-but-i-do-have-my/5ce13741-ac25-4969-ae82-2494726aac1c
Get the version that exactly matches what you now have installed on the PC. Then burn it as an .iso image to a DVD. You can use it for a Repair Install. You will use the product key you have for the existing installation.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/i-do-not-have-windows-7-media-but-i-do-have-my/5ce13741-ac25-4969-ae82-2494726aac1c
Get the version that exactly matches what you now have installed on the PC. Then burn it as an .iso image to a DVD. You can use it for a Repair Install. You will use the product key you have for the existing installation.
i fear your best option is a fresh install, as said
will be much faster in the end, and the only sure way everything works fine again
will be much faster in the end, and the only sure way everything works fine again
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I was able to use command line /SET and it changed things for the worst. Nobus, old buddy, I believe you are correct.
1. Accesories folder just diasappeared
2. Messafge i get at start up
" ActiveX cannot create object
error 0 x 10AD
call stack"
then a very long pathxxxx/xxxx/xxxx/etc"
3. "Widows cannot find C:\xxx/xxx/xxx/windows update" (for example)
"are you sure you typed it correctly?"
4 Then when I slip and slide into the back door of System Restore i get "was not successful"
5. Next box that pops up is "There was a catostrphic error in Sys restore" "Try it again"
I am going to have to reinstall the OS with the HP back up dvd's, but before I do,'
Could someone tell me what they think happened here?
I tried to sys restore at the Java installation. I need to know what happened here because I am lost right now.
1. Accesories folder just diasappeared
2. Messafge i get at start up
" ActiveX cannot create object
error 0 x 10AD
call stack"
then a very long pathxxxx/xxxx/xxxx/etc"
3. "Widows cannot find C:\xxx/xxx/xxx/windows update" (for example)
"are you sure you typed it correctly?"
4 Then when I slip and slide into the back door of System Restore i get "was not successful"
5. Next box that pops up is "There was a catostrphic error in Sys restore" "Try it again"
I am going to have to reinstall the OS with the HP back up dvd's, but before I do,'
Could someone tell me what they think happened here?
I tried to sys restore at the Java installation. I need to know what happened here because I am lost right now.
Donnie616--You know you will lose your personal date and installed programs using HP DVD's or doing a Clean Install.
You won't with Repair Install.
What happened? When you have as many things wrong as you do, it is pretty hard to single out one reason.
But as I posted earlier "Why did you reinstall Win 7 in the first place? Maybe there is a hint there of what is wrong."
You won't with Repair Install.
What happened? When you have as many things wrong as you do, it is pretty hard to single out one reason.
But as I posted earlier "Why did you reinstall Win 7 in the first place? Maybe there is a hint there of what is wrong."
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Thanks. problem is, I dont remember the reason i reinstalled the HD last time.
Going to try UBCD. I really do not want to reinstall. It could be hardware because it is a very cheap model HP (aren't they all) need some time but i will be back. I will use image burn, thanks.
Going to try UBCD. I really do not want to reinstall. It could be hardware because it is a very cheap model HP (aren't they all) need some time but i will be back. I will use image burn, thanks.
Donnie616--
" I really do not want to reinstall"
Except for taking about 1-2 hours there is no downside to a Repair Install. Personal data and installed programs are not affected.
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However no harm in testing hardware first.
" I really do not want to reinstall"
Except for taking about 1-2 hours there is no downside to a Repair Install. Personal data and installed programs are not affected.
http:#a39681721
However no harm in testing hardware first.
and if you do a factory reset from the disk, (after a backup) it won't take that long either
but you'll have to install updates again
but you'll have to install updates again
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UBCD helped but I need to reinstall OS.
tx for feedback Donnie
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welcome. will keep u up to date. have not touched it yet. dont have the time. i am moving. will reset my whole setup anew when i settle in. trying to not lose all my disksks and laerning papers.. lost all mt 50 flash drives, many boot drives, already. for example! an will be back back here a lot i presume
have happy holiday.
have happy holiday.
keep it up..we're here!