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justsexxx · 06-15-2006, 01:23 PM

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....)

notabook · 06-15-2006, 01:47 PM

Use the force Luke!

rowan · 06-15-2006, 01:48 PM

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

rowan · 06-15-2006, 01:49 PM

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.

D · 06-15-2006, 01:51 PM

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.

justsexxx · 06-15-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

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

ByteFortressAaron · 06-15-2006, 06:25 PM

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.

Spunky · 06-15-2006, 06:27 PM

Quote:

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..

crockett · 06-15-2006, 06:27 PM

Quote:

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.

justsexxx · 06-16-2006, 06:23 AM

Okay I am back

Wow the machine is FAST again

All emails are restored, and so is my miranda history...Perfect

gooddomains · 06-16-2006, 06:43 AM

always the same shit

RogerV10 · 06-16-2006, 06:51 AM

Usually never happens when i restore other than most shit from recycling bin coems out.

Kristian · 06-16-2006, 06:53 AM

Yes, indeed, may the force be with you.

scottybuzz · 06-16-2006, 07:35 AM

goodluck, if it doesnt work try clicking my sig, earn some proper money and get a new pc

justsexxx · 06-17-2006, 06:55 AM

Quote:

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

djroof · 06-17-2006, 07:02 AM

good luck man!

Matiz · 06-17-2006, 07:10 AM

Quote:

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.

06-15-2006, 01:23 PM	#1
justsexxx Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 13,723	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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ByteFortressAaron Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 85	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 Enterprise Grade Offsite Backup Solutions Disaster Recovery Solutions as low as $.25 per GB

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justsexxx Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 13,723	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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rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	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 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	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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