Computer help required...

**MyGSXF:Me** · 30th January 2007, 19:43

I was going through the "add/remove programmes" section before, deleating some programmes my son doesn't use any more, that are taking up space.

But I seem to have done something that has also affected my email programme.. now tis GONE...

Is there anyway I can restore whatever it is that I have done...????

I looked in the recycling bin, but the stuff I deleated out of the "control panel" isn't there.

PLEASE HELP....... this puter illiterate fool

I shall be eternally grateful!!

**MyGSXF:Me** · 30th January 2007, 19:57

I seem to remember another time..

when I "did something to it".. that we did something like, reset the clock to BEFORE I ferked it up.. then it went back to before I did whatever I did, & hey presto.. all was saved.. something like that anyway..

sound like anything remotely do-able..?????

**pervert** · 30th January 2007, 20:00

If you are running Windows XP you could do a system restore.

**petermonkeyguru** · 30th January 2007, 20:02

look up terminal addict - he's a member here
If he don't know how to sort it no one will.

**digsaw** · 30th January 2007, 20:04

If its XP just do a system restore

**paveho** · 30th January 2007, 20:05

If you are using XP and haven't disabled 'System Restore' you could try a 'System Restore'. You just go to 'Start' - 'All Programs' - 'Accessories' - 'System Tools' - 'System Restore', and select 'Restore my computer to an earlier time', and hit 'Next'. You then choose a date and time prior to the date and time that you started your 'cleanup' and hit 'Next' again. It will then go off and restore your machine to the state that it was in at that point in time. Good luck.

**MyGSXF:Me** · 30th January 2007, 20:07

Originally Posted by pervert

If you are running Windows XP you could do a system restore.

sorry.. yeah.. I shoulda said.. am running Windows XP. A Dell puter bout 2 years old.

Emails go through 'outlook'.. but the 'gold' version..

I'm sooooooo illiterate it's not funny!!!!

ps: what's a 'restore' & how do I do it..

PLAIN ENGLISH please PEOPLE.. in VEEERY DETAILED BASIC steps.. you are dealing with an idiot here!!!

**kro** · 30th January 2007, 20:10

if u don't get it sorted, call me tomorrow. I have done this once before too, I think we can bring it all back for you.

**MyGSXF:Me** · 30th January 2007, 20:11

Originally Posted by paveho

If you are using XP and haven't disabled 'System Restore' you could try a 'System Restore'. You just go to 'Start' - 'All Programs' - 'Accessories' - 'System Tools' - 'System Restore', and select 'Restore my computer to an earlier time', and hit 'Next'. You then choose a date and time prior to the date and time that you started your 'cleanup' and hit 'Next' again. It will then go off and restore your machine to the state that it was in at that point in time. Good luck.

Thanks heaps for that paveho.. will go try it now...

If I don't come back on this thread.. then it SHOULDA worked aye...

......in theory......

**MyGSXF:Me** · 30th January 2007, 20:15

Originally Posted by kro

if u don't get it sorted, call me tomorrow. I have done this once before too, I think we can bring it all back for you.

Originally Posted by pervert

If you are running Windows XP you could do a system restore.

Originally Posted by petermonkeyguru

look up terminal addict - he's a member here
If he don't know how to sort it no one will.

Originally Posted by digsaw

If its XP just do a system restore

Originally Posted by paveho

If you are using XP and haven't disabled 'System Restore' you could try a 'System Restore'. You just go to 'Start' - 'All Programs' - 'Accessories' - 'System Tools' - 'System Restore', and select 'Restore my computer to an earlier time', and hit 'Next'. You then choose a date and time prior to the date and time that you started your 'cleanup' and hit 'Next' again. It will then go off and restore your machine to the state that it was in at that point in time. Good luck.

Thanks everyone... will try the system restore thingee now..

"I'm going outside.. I may be some time..."

Jen

**riffer** · 30th January 2007, 20:16

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

PLAIN ENGLISH please PEOPLE.. in VEEERY DETAILED BASIC steps.. you are dealing with an idiot here!!!

Click on the Start Button

See All Programs with the arrow next to it? Hold you pointer over it and it opens the folder inside it

Find the folder Accessories.

Inside that is System Tools.

Inside that is System Restore.

Open System Restore.

Choose Restore my Computer to an earlier time.

It shows you a calendar which has "restore points" you can choose from. These are the dates in bold.

Click on the restore point the closest to the date you did your damage, say the day before.

Click the next button and follow the instructions.