hello,
i have installed tuneup utilities 2009 and i've noticed that some programs arent working and media center, dvd maker are gone. also most of my start menu folders are gone or empty
could anybody help me.
also i DO NOT wont to reinstall windows , its such a hassle

Hi,

I'm not familiar with that app. but it's a fair bet it has removed some registry entries and possibly some shortcuts , too.

Check and see if it has a restore type option somewhere - it may have made backups which can be restored.

Otherwise, try a system restore to a point before the problems started.

System Restore - How to

Hope it helps

SIW2

i cant because it also deletes old restore points.

You might check to see if it makes it's own backups - they usually do, like this one I use





Otherwise, I would suggest a Repair install, but you need the proper M$ install dvd for that.

A System File Check and repair is worth running, d/l this app. :

http://www.vistax64.com/software-too...heck-tool.html

Hope it helps

SIW2

THanks for the reply.
im running a sfc scan now, but if it doesnt fix it, how do i repair install?

Hi,

If you have the proper M$ installation dvd, you can do this

Repair Install For Vista.

SIW2

Hello,
i have found media center in windows\ehome and i found dvd maker from a search in the windows folder ,but now i have to rebuild my startmenu.

Could anyone tell me where the root directorys of these programs are:

Default programs
windows calender
windows contacts
windows defender
windows fax and scan
windows live messenger
windows meeting space
windows movie maker
windows photo gallery
windows update

System tools

backup status and configuration
character map
disk cleanup
disk defragmenter
system information
system restore
task scheduler
windows easy transfer

Tablet PC

Sticky notes
Tablet pc input panel
Windows journal

Accessories

calculator
connect to a network projector
paint
remote desktop connection
Snipping tool
sound recorder
sync center
welcome center
Windows sidebar
Wordpad

Ease of Access

Windows Speech recognition.



Please let me know if there is an easier way around this

Hi,

Have a look here

Start Menu - Restore Missing Default Shortcuts

Hope it helps

SIW2

Hello,
Thankyou so much , I really aprecciate your help. Now Everything is back in working order.

Fastboy42

Hi fastboy,

You're welcome - glad it's all working for you.

If you want to use an all in one utility, you might try this - it makes backups, although it works well for me and I have never had a problem with it. Also includes a good undelete function.

It's free from here :

Glary Utilities

If you want the no toolbar version (the one I use ) click on Other Builds and d/l from there.

SIW2