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I accidently removed some files while running anti spyware how can I get them
back??
back??
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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
Sue;
It depends what files?
Open Microsoft AntiSpyware.
Click Tools
Click Advanced Tools
Click "Browser Hijack Settings Restore"
It depends what files?
Open Microsoft AntiSpyware.
Click Tools
Click Advanced Tools
Click "Browser Hijack Settings Restore"
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Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP\)
I assume you are referring to System files. If that is the case, try the
following:
The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.
Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.
If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:
Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.
Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.
Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.
The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.
If you are simply referring to a message during bootup that a specified file
is missing, we'd need to know the file as it may not be a system file,
rather a result of some left over reference somewhere on the system to a
file belonging to the spyware that you would not want back.
following:
The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.
Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.
If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:
Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.
Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.
Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.
The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.
If you are simply referring to a message during bootup that a specified file
is missing, we'd need to know the file as it may not be a system file,
rather a result of some left over reference somewhere on the system to a
file belonging to the spyware that you would not want back.
R
Ron Martell
sue said:I accidently removed some files while running anti spyware how can I get them
back??
Which antispyware program were you using? Some create
backups/archives of the deleted items, others do not.
Also what files are you missing? Are they Windows components, part of
an installed application, or data files that you have created?
Good luck
Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."
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Guest
Hi thanks , these are files I created, music files, can I get these back???
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Guest
Hi Jupiter I tried what you commented and the file I am looking for is not
there.. is there any thing else I can do?
there.. is there any thing else I can do?
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Guest
Hi ron these were data files I created and it is microsoft anti spyware.
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Guest
Thanks Michael, although the files are removed are some I created , music
files, is there any way I can get these back
files, is there any way I can get these back
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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
Sue;
Many have reported this in the Microsoft AntiSpyware newsgroups:
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?ICP=spyware&sLCID=us
The only fixes seem to be:
1. Restore from Back-ups
2. Use data recovery software to recover the data:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/datrec.htm
3. Recreate or download the data again.
Many have reported this in the Microsoft AntiSpyware newsgroups:
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?ICP=spyware&sLCID=us
The only fixes seem to be:
1. Restore from Back-ups
2. Use data recovery software to recover the data:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/datrec.htm
3. Recreate or download the data again.
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