Vista - Desktop Problems

Hi I'm new here.

Im using Vista Basic on a Sony Vaio NR32L.

Last night I did everything normally, switched it on this morning and:

c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop is not accesible. Access is denied.

So I tried to change things, but I cant get into My Computer or Control Panel or anything else in fact.

Also to actually switch on it takes years and then the message appears.

Hello MaccaJack, welcome to Vista forums!

Did you download / install anything last night?

Keep us informed!













Later Ted

No. I downloaded vids early yesterday.

Watched a video, switched it off

Hi Macca,

Hard to tell what has caused this. You could try going into Safe mode - Tap F8 after the Bios screen ( black screen with white writing ) and before Windows starts loading.

Then arrow down to Last known good configuration and press Enter.

Hope it helps

SIW2

I tried the last known good config. with no joy. The message still appears....

When I press the start button all of the main icons are gone. Im on my sisters Laptop as mine is obviously unrespondant.

HI,

Try going back into safe mode and do a system restore to a point before this problem started

System Restore - How to

If system restore doesn't fix it , try the SFC command from safe mode.

System Files - SFC Command

hope it helps

SIW2

What kind of virus protection do you have? Sounds like it might be virus related. I agree, try a system restore to a point that you know your system was working well/

I ran system restore, and it worked.

Thanks for all of your help. It really means a lot.

You're welcome.

Pleased it worked out for you

Would you mind clicking User CP at the top of this page and input your system specs. ( Just click edit system specs on the left of your user page, enter your specs., scroll to bottom of page and click Save Changes ) - it will help if you have another question in the future - thanks

SIW2

Hello again MaccaJack.

I'm pleased you've found a solution!















Later Ted