| Re: Folder views randomly changing
Richard Urban wrote:
> Re-reading your original post I think that the folder view is just a
> result of a more serious problem. Have you had this from the beginning -
> from the first time you used Vista? Did Vista come on a new computer or
> did you upgrade an older computer?
>
It is a new laptop (just over a week old), which came with Vista
Business OEM and hardware drivers pre-installed. None of the other
mostly useless software etc which typically comes with an OEM install
though. This problem with folders has been happening from the beginning,
although I immediately installed all updates, anti-virus and other
software, so can't say for sure there was a problem before doing that.
I had previously installed a copy of Vista Business (free through
University) on an older laptop to experiment with, and found the same
happening on that, although that was failing hardware so I didn't bother
too much about it.
> The fact that your root folders are changing their folder types worries
> me a bit. If it were me, I would go back to a system image that I
> previously created at a known good system state. But, many people do not
> image their computers.
>
The root folder only changed type once, and I think that was actually on
the old machine. Several folders have seemingly randomly changed type on
the new machine though. On the new machine, system restore shows several
restore points going back to when I first got it. I'm not sure that
would help though, if it has actually been a problem from the start.
> If I did not have an older good image to go back to, I would reinstall
> my operating system from scratch.
>
I'll try that when I have time, unless I've found a fix by then.
Unfortunately I need to get coursework done at the moment, so can't
afford the time for a reinstall right now.
> This is all assuming that your hardware is up to snuff - RAM, CPU, video
> etc.
>
I'd hope so, since it's a new computer. Although there's always the
possibility of a problem. I'll contact the manufacturer if this could be
a sign of hardware problem.
Thanks,
Mark.
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