I doubt the result would be any different in Safe Mode, but if you have not tried - do so. Unlikely. Do you know which startup items were...
No - you cannot backup installed programs - apart from the files in Program Files there are many other files installed by a program in Windows and...
Welcome to WindowsBBS :) This sounds like a failing hard drive - are you able to start in Safe Mode?
Power button could be faulty - check by .... Remove power button to mobo connectors and briefly short out the two pins exposed. If the computer...
Malwarebytes, SuperAntiSpyware on demand - no residents. WinPatrol as resident, SpywareBlaster with modified domain list. CCleaner available, but...
I see you duplicated your post - please note ....
I am not overly familiar with Windows 7 as yet, but a few observations ..... Why 2 sound cards? - I would think that would be asking for...
In XP - no, but this feature is included in Vista's Task Manager, and presumably Win 7's too.
Point the recovery software to that drive - and include all sub folders if the option is given.
I would try PC Inspector before splashing out that sort of money and the other thought is when you connect your camera to the computer the...
Ray - glad to hear of your success :) Jake - thanks for the input - obvious that I am not running Vista :) ..... That's a great gesture by MS!
You can try, but I guess you will have the same result ..... What is the time scale between deleting the jpgs from your hard drive and today's...
As I use XP in Classic Mode aka Windows 98 - which looks somewhat different to the standard XP theme probably best you follow this tutorial ........
Trisha I am not familiar with Recuva although it is a well respected piece of software - hence my alternative suggestion :) I woold create...
Is your Vista a recent install? If so I can only assume that it came with IE 8 incorporated - XP user here :) I'll point you to the official MS...
If that fails try PC Inspector Smart Recovery
Thanks :) One of our trained malware analysts will take a look at your logs ASAP, but it may be a day or so before you get a response as they...
Please read this as indicated at the head of the forum and post the logs requested in this thread.
Thanks for the update - these things happen :(
It is listed as Windows Internet Explorer 8, not Intenet Explorer - this catches a few folk out :)
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