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  • justsexxx
    Too lazy to set a custom title
    • Aug 2001
    • 13723
    #1

    Wish me luck. Tough decission

    After the installation of some software my PC was fucked up.
    So, smart as I am I created a system restore point BEFORE this installation.

    After my pc was fucked up, I did a system restore. Guess what? I have MANY MANY shortcuts double (2) That is not a real issue, however, also items in configuration panel are double. And even my icq contacts are double etc. I searched for all (2) files, and deleted those. That helped, but still to many errors...So I have to do a format c:\....

    I think I have backed up everything, so wish me luck

    (oh I tried another system restore from another date, that didn't help either....)
    Questions?

    ICQ: 125184542
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    • notabook
      Confirmed User
      • Apr 2006
      • 9748
      #2
      Use the force Luke!

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        • rowan
          Too lazy to set a custom title
          • Mar 2002
          • 17393
          #3
          I don't trust system restore. I just back up my documents, program files, and settings then do a clean install and restore...

          Which reminds me, it's time to do an incremental backup

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            • rowan
              Too lazy to set a custom title
              • Mar 2002
              • 17393
              #4
              Only prob with starting from clean install is that there's a shitload of updates to apply, and by default the install off my CD (XP OEM SP1) is insecure. I temporarily firewall my PC and then run windows update about 15 times to get all of the updates properly installed.

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                • D
                  Confirmed User
                  • Jan 2006
                  • 7412
                  #5
                  Even microsoft is saying that you should format your drives once a year now as basic maintenance...

                  Just figure you're killing two birds with one stone... :-)

                  oh, and good luck.
                  -D.
                  ICQ: 202-96-31

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                    • justsexxx
                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                      • Aug 2001
                      • 13723
                      #6
                      Originally posted by rowan
                      I don't trust system restore. I just back up my documents, program files, and settings then do a clean install and restore...

                      Which reminds me, it's time to do an incremental backup
                      I didn't either. I use(d) image drive. However, my 2nd harddrive was corrupted, and replaced it. After that I never 'did' it anymore. I feel stupid now But I do have backups...So I just have to install all apps and updates :S
                      Questions?

                      ICQ: 125184542

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                        • ByteFortressAaron
                          Registered User
                          • Apr 2006
                          • 85
                          #7
                          I have never seen this happen for system restores. But it would be a good idea just to wipe it and restore everything over again in this case if the system restore didn't work the way it should have.

                          Good luck with this.
                          Aaron Lawvere,
                          ByteFortress Technologies - http://www.bytefortress.net
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                            • Spunky
                              I need a beer
                              • Jun 2002
                              • 133978
                              #8
                              Originally posted by D_hodough
                              Even microsoft is saying that you should format your drives once a year now as basic maintenance...

                              Just figure you're killing two birds with one stone... :-)

                              oh, and good luck.
                              Really?..never heard of that..

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                                • crockett
                                  in a van by the river
                                  • May 2003
                                  • 76818
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by rowan
                                  Only prob with starting from clean install is that there's a shitload of updates to apply, and by default the install off my CD (XP OEM SP1) is insecure. I temporarily firewall my PC and then run windows update about 15 times to get all of the updates properly installed.
                                  lol the sad part is it's easier to just go d/l a fully updated warez version than to install from a original CD.
                                  In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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                                    • justsexxx
                                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                                      • Aug 2001
                                      • 13723
                                      #10
                                      Okay I am back Wow the machine is FAST again All emails are restored, and so is my miranda history...Perfect
                                      Questions?

                                      ICQ: 125184542

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                                        • gooddomains
                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                          • Jul 2003
                                          • 10127
                                          #11
                                          always the same shit

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                                            • RogerV10
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • May 2006
                                              • 1000
                                              #12
                                              Usually never happens when i restore other than most shit from recycling bin coems out.

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                                                • Kristian
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Aug 2003
                                                  • 3733
                                                  #13
                                                  Yes, indeed, may the force be with you.

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                                                    • scottybuzz
                                                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                      • May 2006
                                                      • 14799
                                                      #14
                                                      goodluck, if it doesnt work try clicking my sig, earn some proper money and get a new pc
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                                                        • justsexxx
                                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                          • Aug 2001
                                                          • 13723
                                                          #15
                                                          Originally posted by scottybuzz
                                                          goodluck, if it doesnt work try clicking my sig, earn some proper money and get a new pc
                                                          Oh my The sigwhores are funny nowadays
                                                          Questions?

                                                          ICQ: 125184542

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                                                            • djroof
                                                              JuicyDevils.gr Owner
                                                              • Jan 2004
                                                              • 25503
                                                              #16
                                                              good luck man!

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                                                                • Matiz
                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                  • Mar 2004
                                                                  • 1740
                                                                  #17
                                                                  Originally posted by D_hodough
                                                                  Even microsoft is saying that you should format your drives once a year now as basic maintenance...

                                                                  Just figure you're killing two birds with one stone... :-)

                                                                  oh, and good luck.
                                                                  Wow, I would hate to install all my shit every year again.

                                                                  I never did a fresh install since win95.
                                                                  ...

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