Elumny Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 So on my desktop computer, it has Windows XP, I came home today and i had a blue screen saying a bunch of stuff like it was shutting down and stuff. So I turned it back on and it just got to the welcome screen, showed my background, and then some error would come up and i tried to ctrl alt dlt but it said it was disabled by the administrator. Is there a way to system restore without actually getting on my desktop? or is there something i can do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 So on my desktop computer, it has Windows XP, I came home today and i had a blue screen saying a bunch of stuff like it was shutting down and stuff. So I turned it back on and it just got to the welcome screen, showed my background, and then some error would come up and i tried to ctrl alt dlt but it said it was disabled by the administrator. Is there a way to system restore without actually getting on my desktop? or is there something i can do? Look at this:- http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproble.../safemodexp.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elumny Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 alright i'm on the desktop some how, apparrently its spyware messing my computer up. my system restore isnt working and my spybot search and destroy wont run either. safe mode still a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 If you can "get out" try Trend Housecall.http://housecall.trendmicro.com/uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I think you should be able to run Spybot S&D, as well as an online scan at Trendmicro Housecall in Safe Mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Just separate info folks. F8 does not always bring up the choice of safe mode. On my new computer is brings up a choice of what drive to boot up from. It take F5 to offer safe mode. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elumny Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 safe mode is really messed up too. it wouldnt let internet pages load and spybot still didnt run and my system restore still didnt work. ahhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Do you have a backup from a time when the computer worked normally? If so, restore that backup.If you do not have a backup, reinstalling Windows may be your only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Do you have a backup from a time when the computer worked normally? If so, restore that backup.If you do not have a backup, reinstalling Windows may be your only option.After doing so, it would be wise to buy Acronis or similar, and make a mirror image to another hard drive, either another internal one or a plug in USB one. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elumny Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 yeah system restore wont work either. like i get to the final "next" and click it and nothing happens. and i dont think i can reinstall windows i dont have the cds, i have a dell >_< this suckkssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Most Dells have a hidden Restore Partition.Which model is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elumny Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Its an Inspiron I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Look up the manual; it will tell you how to completely reset the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.