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My system won't work. [cannot run programs]

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by LittleMiss, 2009/05/10.

  1. 2009/05/10
    LittleMiss

    LittleMiss Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,

    Im 15, new to this and now i have a problem with my computer.
    When i log in onto windows XP it won't allow me to run any programs, even the interent. [ im on my brothers laptop]:(
    when i try to run them it comes up for a brief second and then just goes off.
    i have had trouble with my computer before [ last year] and i resulted in me using system restore? :confused:the program that wipes my computer clean. i wish to not do this again as many of my coursworks on on here. :eek:
    Can you help ? i need to fix it as i have an exam soon and most of my revsion is PC based.
    please
     
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  2. 2009/05/10
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Welcome to WindowsBBS :)

    It is going to be very difficult to help you fix this problem as most solutions require a program to be run and you are unable to do so. Most programs run from an executable file with a .exe extension - a virus or registry corruption can cause such programs to fail to start.

    However there is a possibility that this may be able to fix the problem .....

    Unable to Start a Program with an .exe File Extension

    I am doubtful that this will work as you say the program flashes up and there are no error messages as shown in the URL above.

    As a beginner you would be advised to get help from a computer savvy friend to run this possible fix.

    As you do not have a backup of your important data - you will now realise the importance of maintaining a current backup of all important data - the one solution I can offer - and it requires the help of a computer savvy friend or professional help - is as follows ......

    Remove the hard drive from the computer and install it as a slave in another computer.

    Copy your data off to CD/DVD or USB stick.

    Replace the hard drive in your computer and use your recovery disk.

    Copy the data back to your computer.

    I wish you luck and when this problem is resolved please ensure that you have a current backup of all your important data - particularly your course work :)
     
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  4. 2009/05/10
    LittleMiss

    LittleMiss Inactive Thread Starter

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    When i say im a beginner i have fixed this type of thing before, its just ive never not been able to accsess my files.
    on the plus side im a good girl and do back up my data :)
    i tried many things that windows propted me to do but in the end i had to do what i wished i didnt; restore to factory settings.

    Im now halfway through replacing all my files on the computer but thank you for taking you time and trying to help me :)
     
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    PeteC

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    Delighted to hear that - keep up the good work :)
     
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  6. 2009/05/12
    mattman

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    If it has happened before, think back to if it may be something you are doing (installing?) to cause it.

    You could have fixed it before? If yes, look at how the situation could arise and how to avoid it (easy to say :rolleyes::)).

    If you are getting the same problem recurring, it shouldn't be that hard to work out what is causing it.

    Be careful, you probably have lots of email, messaging, etc, activity, watch that you are not inviting malware onto your system.

    Matt
     
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