deleted files

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randomher0255

hi i believe there have been some deleted folders from my windows folder,
which is causing things like e.g the sidebar and internet explorer not being
found, so i was wondering if my windows folder is possibly missing files,
what can i get to start the computer from scratch
 
Hi,

If the Windows folder is missing files, which is highly unlikely, running
sfc /scannow from an elevated command prompt would resolve it. I say it's
highly unlikely because that is a protected system folder and removing files
from it is extremely difficult. It is more likely that you have some system
corruption, possibly in the registry, and likely caused by malware. Your
choices are to either clean the system or reinstall. The latter, which you
indicated as a preference, requires either booting from the Vista DVD or
following your manufacturer's recovery steps (the methods vary by maker, so
there's no pat answer to this, you must consult your documentation or the
help files).

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
 
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