How to repair Vista installation

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Atom7

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This is a Dell Inspiron 1526. On it is installed software for an HP printer (C7280). I was trying to use the software to do a scan, but it wouldn't work. I was going to uninstall and reinstall the printer software, but it wouldn't uninstall. Then I download Revo, a free uninstalling program. It started to work, but seemed to take forever. When it finished, the HP software was gone, but I could no longer access the internet and I can no longer access system restore. The registry is evidently damaged, but other than not being able to restore or access the internet, the computer seems to work normally. I have the Dell reinstallation disk, but it doesn't seem to be able to let me do a repair.

I'm looking for suggestions on how to proceed. The computer has SP2 on it. What are my options other than buying a Windows 7 upgrade disk?

Thanks,

Tom
 

My Computer

System One

Can you get to safe mode and its repair options
or
safe mode and system restore?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
I can start up in the safe mode, but when I try to use system restore I get the same message: "System restore does not appear to be functioning." The wireless no longer works, but it will connect to the internet with a cable.

tom
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Ok, so it was the HD that was the problem. Good that it is working
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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