July 2, 2008

Several programs are missing large chunks...how could this happen?


Several programs are missing key data: the parties to "pages", (for example, the Guide safeguard Sonic Digital Media Studio is only half the top half with some phrases missing), my printer software Dell is missing the right side over half pages, etc. This happened a few weeks ago, and I have no idea why or how.
The only problem was with Power Options (hibernation would not turn off when not even checked and power systems would not). I fixed these problems.

What could cause this? What should I do? Some of these programs are pre-installed by Dell and I have no CD. How do I know if Windows XPSP2 is missing files and folders? A System Restore would not work ... He said there were no changes to my computer, it would not be catering. Also, there have been many changes registry ... What kind of changes are they?

I hacave a Dell Dimension 1100. Can I have lost part of the BIOS? How could I check? It's really me out. HELP!

2 comments:

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
sounds a bit like the corruption of files for me. i would renistall your operating system if you have this problem with many programs. with one or two you probably you could just delete it and reinstall.

NOT ever format your hard drive and reinstall your operating system without first backing up your data on disks or removable using a backup file online!

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
boot in Safe Mode and troubleshoot.