System Profile Error - Windows Vista

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kreutz013

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Hi,
I also got the same problem as GoingMyWay:

http://www.vistax64.com/general-dis...c-system-restore-doesnt-help-any-boffins.html

It was my cousins' computer. I was just doing my regular inspection and updating some programs and it just crashed.

After it crashed and restarted, I logged on to my account and then all the programs
were all missing and the Recycle Bin was the only one left.
The taskbar changed into a Windows 2000 taskbar.

The same error also occurred.
Good thing I was logged into a sub-admin account and I tried logging in with the
main admin account and the other apps and programs were there.
But the windows vista themes were gone.

Wallpaper is black, the taskbar is like the one in Windows 2000, the sidebar was in an error or something which are the same with the problem in my account except for error and the other apps are missing.

Please reply and help me with this problem.
Thank You.
 

My Computer

System One

You may have a Virus/malware and it is corrupting Windows, and may result in corruption/loss of data.

I suggest you download and scan with these:
Free Antivirus Download from ESET
Malwarebytes.org

Then repair Windows (and turn off system restore/then turn it back on to delete all restores that may have backed up malware)
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html

Run Defender (full scan)
start> in search type defender>click the program

read this regarding Eset NOD32:
http://www.vistax64.com/system-secu...-antimalware-program-currently-available.html
http://www.vistax64.com/system-security/172321-vista-sp1-antivirus-performance.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
I'll ask my cousin to do as what you have suggested and see if it works.
I'm also hoping that they can access windows defender for some of the windows components are not working properly.

I was wondering and thinking if I can backup the files and reinstall Windows Vista.
Can I use the COA on the CPU again if I reinstall Vista?
 

My Computer

System One

kreutz013 said:
I'll ask my cousin to do as what you have suggested and see if it works.
I'm also hoping that they can access windows defender for some of the windows components are not working properly.

I was wondering and thinking if I can backup the files and reinstall Windows Vista.
Can I use the COA on the CPU again if I reinstall Vista?
Click to expand...

Yes itll work with the version it is for- If it is a Basic key, it will activate Vista Basic.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
In that case, can you provide a proper way to backup the files and to re-install vista.
I don't have that much knowledge in making backup files and recovery discs. :D

Thanks,
Mark
 

My Computer

System One

kreutz013 said:
In that case, can you provide a proper way to backup the files and to re-install vista.
I don't have that much knowledge in making backup files and recovery discs. :D

Thanks,
Mark
Click to expand...

I would just copy the User(s) folder to a dvd/external. I suspect File backup will not be functional. Do you have a vista disk or recovery partition?
 
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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
You mean a separate disk on the computer right?
The computer doesn't have any recovery partition disk.
This is one of the main problems I found on it.
 

My Computer

System One

Back up the folders/files to cd/dvd, and then insert Vista dvd, restart, hit any key to boot off disk, and then delete existing partitions and reinstall Vista.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
Ok,
I can use the Full Windows Vista Home Basic Installer, right?
And about the reinstallation, I can use the COA on the CPU as long as the windows OS are the same?
 

My Computer

System One

kreutz013 said:
Ok,
I can use the Full Windows Vista Home Basic Installer, right?
And about the reinstallation, I can use the COA on the CPU as long as the windows OS are the same?
Click to expand...
yes

the product key for the Vista version
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
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