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Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by OneEightyy, Nov 14, 2010.

  1. OneEightyy

    OneEightyy

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    I have been having problems with lagg while gaming. So I followed some video on youtube about how to reduce lagg. It told me to go to speedguide.net and download a tcp program. I followed the instructions and it automatically rebooted my computer and I now I am stuck with missing files and my search bar is not working. I also downloaded rambooster 2.0. This computer is necessary for my business to keep working. Please Help! This is really urgent!
     
    OneEightyy, Nov 14, 2010
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  3. PseFrank

    PseFrank Registered Members

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    Hi OneEightyy, welcome to Computer Help Forums

    Could you tell us the make and model of your computer please.

    You say there are files missing. Do you mean program files or personal files?

    Do you have your personal data backed up to an external source?

    If you can get back to us with the information asked for, we can decide how best to help you.
     
    PseFrank, Nov 14, 2010
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  4. OneEightyy

    OneEightyy

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    It is an Hp Pavillion. By files I mean things like skype. I try and open it and it says files can not be found. I tried to re download it and it does not let me. It says it doesn't work and to try at a later time. I have everything backed up to a second drive. a6702f is the model. AMD phenom 8550 triple core
     
    OneEightyy, Nov 14, 2010
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  5. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    Welcome to CHF OneEightyy,

    Have you tried to do a system restore yet? For best results it should be done
    in safe mode. If you need some help with entering safe mode or performing a
    system restore, I will be happy to give you instructions.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Nov 14, 2010
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  6. OneEightyy

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    I think I saw a button somewhere that does it? I could be wrong. What exactly does this do? Will some of my stuff be restored/lost? I think you might as well give me instructions haha. Better to be safe than sorry. I much appreciate all the help.
     
    OneEightyy, Nov 14, 2010
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  7. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    No problem, I can do that. You won't lose anything, it will restore your computer to the
    condition it was in before you downloaded and installed the tcp software. You will want
    to make sure you pick a restore point prior to the install. By default Vista will show you
    the recommended restore point.

    Shut down your computer and restart it in safe mode by continously tapping the F8 key.
    Once is safe mode you will notice that everything seems much larger than usual. This is
    normal.
    Follow the instructions in the tutorial for performing system restore below...
    Using System Restore in Vista
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Nov 14, 2010
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  8. OneEightyy

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    Perfect!
     
    OneEightyy, Nov 14, 2010
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  9. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    :up: Great! :up:
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Nov 14, 2010
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  10. Dalo Harkin

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    Resolved?

    In regards to lag while gaming, it's often due to drivers, either the GPU, Chipset or NIC you should check with the manufacturer for updated drivers. Also patches/fixes for the games can make a huge difference if there are any
     
    Dalo Harkin, Nov 16, 2010
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