how do i restore previous laptop settings?

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
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Message Posted:
16/10/2010 23:23

I tried to load bluetooth on to my notebook, it then seems to have wiped my wireless settings.

How do I do system restore?, tried looking at system restore on my computer but no options available

proger1



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Message Posted:
16/10/2010 23:30

Did you ever save a system restore point, if not then I am afraid you have nothing to restore to except a full re-installation and that may wipe all of your files added since the original installation.



When you say, wireless settings, what exactly do you mean, the driver information for your wireless LAN ??

YFred


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Message Posted:
16/10/2010 23:37

Are you saying you cannot find system restore or you found it but it does not work? If you can't find it, try whats below.

Click on Start then All Prgrams and then select Accessories and then select System Tools. You will find system restore in there. If you have the original Restore disc it's even easier.



This is on a laptop, on a PC it may be slightly different. The safest way is to use the disc supplied by the manufacturer.

japeal



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Message Posted:
16/10/2010 23:37

proger1



All that is happening is that the internet connection does not exist, I have tried repair but it says contact supplier they say it is the wireless connection that is broken, but until i tried to install bluetooth everything worked fine.



I have disabled wireless connection and reneabled it afterwards but no connection available however this laptop works fine.



It could be driver info lost/corrupted but how do I fix if I cannot connect to internet?

greenman


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Posts: 526

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 23:43

When you say 'loaded Bluetooth' do you mean you have switched it on? If so it may have switched off your WiFi. Try turning off your laptop and turning back on.

japeal



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Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 23:45

greenman.



notebook did not have bluetooth, bought a usb connector for bluetooth, on installing disc info wifi lost. have turned off/on no repair, just trying sys restore as suggested by yfred

japeal



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Message Posted:
16/10/2010 23:55

Thankyou Yfred, problem fixed



John

YFred


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Message Posted:
17/10/2010 01:29

PRoger1 system restore does not delete user files only installed programe files.

proger1



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Message Posted:
17/10/2010 01:36

I am glad you are confident about that YFred, I said may in my post as a warning of what can transpire if people just hit buttons but that is up to them I suppose.

deecyprus4


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Message Posted:
17/10/2010 08:17

Yfred you are correct...sorry proger1 you are quite wrong.

Groucho



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Message Posted:
17/10/2010 08:22

John,



Glad you have recovered from this.... NOW if you have not already done so, make a system recovery CD/DVD and create a system restore point.



Then you have some security from many problems..

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 08:39

if he uses windows update they will automatically keep making system restore points,a little knowledge is dangerous lol

Groucho



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Message Posted:
17/10/2010 08:43

If he has only one hard disk... the system restore point might be worthless following a big problem.



Assumptions are the mother of all f*ck-ups.



You are right.. about a little knowledge.

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 11:08

groucho ive been in the computer buss for years, ive forgot more than most people know about comps, i go back to the days b4 Sinclair, we only worked in DOS then, everything should be back up on a separate HD, system restore was put on the system for people that basically dont know what they are doing, its a quick fix for the un qualified

aussiejock



Joined: 06/10/2010
Posts: 350

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 13:32

I have always used Norton Ghost, or Trueimage, and make a full backup of the hard drive, takes around 4 mins to restore the hard drive If you have a crash or very bad virus which has infected your system it puts everything back to normal, I wouldn't be without this software, have used them for around 6 years or more, I have been using Computers since 1979, from Dos to Windows 7 loved Windows XP but now find Windows 7 to be a very good operating system, plus your computer should make an automatic restore point, so you shouldn't even have to do anything manualy, just download Trueimage from any torrent, very easy to use backup to another hard drive usb external drive or DVD,





Robert

japeal



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Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 13:56

I keep all files backed up on to memory sticks/dvds, for my programs I have original discs or records of websites for downloads and the relevant logons/passwords that I had when programs downloaded. This problem I had obviously was affected by the cd installation disc for bluetooth that switched off my wifi. I than everyone for offers of assistance at midnight last night. wifi back on now!

catalkoykid


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Message Posted:
17/10/2010 16:03

mes 15 they will back up your HD,but only after you have sorted out the virus or the reason for it crashing in the first place, and be careful what you backing up,if a file or files already infected you are just backing up the prob, same as system restore,some Trojans worms and viruses can sit on you system for some time before they are triggered

aussiejock



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Posts: 350

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 16:39

Re Meg 17

no thats not right, you install your operating system, all your hardware, drivers etc, and all the software that you want, and your computer is a clean install, when you are satisfied that you have perfect setup, then you clone your disk using Norton Ghost or Trueimage, if after a while your computer has a crash or serious trojan or virus, then you use your ghost image and put the computer back to your first image, your clean install. you would lose all your new files, pictures (jpegs) music or anything that was installed after you had cloned the drive, but I backup everything I put into the system after I clone the drive, I use a usb external drive, and put it all back when I Have used Ghost or Trueimage, as I said it only takes about 4 mins to restore the system back to how you first had it installed, and remember it whipes the drive and then restores it back to the clean install, I use it every month or so because your computer starts to get boged down with crap. Robert

aussiejock



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Message Posted:
17/10/2010 16:49

continued



I never use Trueimage to do a continuous backup, the point of having a ghost image is to restore the operating system to how you first installed it. we used to use ghost image to set up 10 to 20 computers as this was the fastest way to install the operating system with all the software installed. but they must all have the same specs, cpu, hard drive, mother board, video card, etc for ghost to work. so you really can only use your ghost image on your computer not on another computer, that has different specs to yours.





Robert

Groucho



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Message Posted:
17/10/2010 17:07

Aussiejock



My point about John making a restore point now is his system is stable again... his last automatically created one might put him back in the dumps if it was created during his problems... that was all. He's happy with his system so why not create one now?

aussiejock



Joined: 06/10/2010
Posts: 350

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 17:14

No it's not about making a new one, it;s about making a clone disk when you first get your new laptop from the shop, it has everything installed from the manufacturer, and as soon as you boot up and get into the system then I would make a clone of the disk, so simple and if anything goes wrong just reinstall with your ghost image, it's good talking with you I enjoy it thanks .







Robert

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 17:39

yes good idea if you do it from brand new but unfortunately very few do, up to a few years ago you got discs with your new comp with the operating system on, but not now you are supposed to make a back disc straight away as i said very few do,and its to late when the comps are already corrupt. so your idea is good when done from the shop at bit late when the probs there

aussiejock



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Posts: 350

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 18:01

yes the new laptops come with (one allowable backup and thats it) my son bought a new laptop i7 blueray etc cost $2000.00 the hard drive broke down within 3 weeks of purchase, he didn't make a backup onto DVD so the repair Co charged him $120 for the disk, he was to blame because they had to replace his hard drive and the didn't have his copy of the backup to reinstall the system, he was told that you must make the backup when you first get the laptop, how many people know this. when I bought my laptop the first thing that I done was formate the drive, whipe it all, the whole system, then I reinstalled with Windows 7 ultimate and all the software I always use, Windows 7 find's all your drivers and I had no trouble at all, it's a good operating system.







Robert

aussiejock



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Message Posted:
17/10/2010 18:03

yes the new laptops come with (one allowable backup and thats it) my son bought a new laptop i7 blueray etc cost $2000.00 the hard drive broke down within 3 weeks of purchase, he didn't make a backup onto DVD so the repair Co charged him $120 for the disk, he was to blame because they had to replace his hard drive and the didn't have his copy of the backup to reinstall the system, he was told that you must make the backup when you first get the laptop, how many people know this. when I bought my laptop the first thing that I done was formate the drive, whipe it all, the whole system, then I reinstalled with Windows 7 ultimate and all the software I always use, Windows 7 find's all your drivers and I had no trouble at all, it's a good operating system.







Robert

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 18:24

here is the reason lol ???





http://www.chat11.com/The_Lie_That_Microsoft_Doesn't_Allow_PC_Manufacturers_To_Ship_Recovery_Disks

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 18:39

and also assiejock im sure you are aware of,as soon as you change the installion from the original OEM



" original equipment manufacturer" operating system they will try and riggle if theres any problem with the



computer within the warranty period

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 20:04

dc4, msg 10:

I am a little unsure how I can be quite wrong when I referred to things as I am afraid and that it may be. Is it because I gave you some arguelment on another post and you fely you needed to prove me wrong. If that is all it takes to make you happy dee then be ecstatic because I have been wrong about a vast amount of things in my life, I even admit to it sometimes.

I like to think it makes me a more rounded person.

I am glad that the computer is now working correctly, I am sorru if my potential advice was wrong, I shall now go and flail myself a magnitude of times for trying to help when I know I should bury my head in the sand, by the way, is the hint of sarcasm coming through yet, I hope so.

aussiejock



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Posts: 350

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 05:52

catalkoykid



spot on with this information



So when you find a brand new machine that does not include a $2 set of disks, you can know this: The manufacturer hopes that you'll have the machine for more than a month before you realize that these disks are missing. By that time, you are probably in the middle of an emergency, and you might not be able to recover the information from the "recovery partition". At that point, they will say your only option is to spend $40 or more to order the recovery disks. They will charge you extra for these disks that could have been included with your machine in the first place.

and thats what happenrd to my son.





Robert

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 08:31

Proger dont be daft, it has nothing to do with any previous postings. Although instead of burying your head in the sand I suggest you invest in a dictionary..just a little obvious sarcasm

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 09:07

Suggest this post be closed, I asked for advice got it most likely proger's advice would also have worked, b ut as I just jumped in and did what yfred said it fixed my problem. Now people are just biting at each other admin's please close

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 09:46

Dynamic duo at it again....

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 09:59

groucho mess 20



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/System-Restore-frequently-asked-questions



Restore points are created automatically every day, and just before significant system events, such as the installation of a program or device driver. You can also create a restore point manually.





the right information is useful,the wrong information that you heard in a bar of coffee shop is no good, leave it to the experts lol

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 14:17

You are not the only person on this board with a long career in computing... even if you think you are.



I didn't say he doesn't have one... I said now he has a stable system he could create one.



You keep laughing out loud.... why?



Also in same FAQ page why do you think they provide this info:-



How do I create a restore point manually?



Open System by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking System.



In the left pane, click System Protection If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.



Click the System Protection tab, and then click Create.



In the System Protection dialog box, type a description, and then click Create.



I didn't work for Dixons

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 14:58

No you worked for Comet lol...just a bit of friendly banter seeing as you clearly are upsetting yourself.

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 15:22

why not just go Windows Logo+Break, then system protection don't you use short cuts

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 20:10

It doesn't work, maybe my computer has a glitch, it is a macbook pro, any suggestions

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 20:41

Dee, if you think your ignorance upsets me you really are having a laugh. Kevin's self-declaration of computer superiority is typical hubris..



However if you go back to my original post you will quite clearly see (you don't even need to read between the lines) that it was in response to Japeal's statement that "How do I do system restore?, tried looking at system restore on my computer but no options available"... I only suggested that having got his computer back in working order he might like to take a backup.... I didn't make the assumption that he has system restore points in plentiful supply as his statement seemed to suggest otherwise...



I don't have the spec of John's computer and operating systems info so don't know what problems he might have but there could be no harm in taking a backup and also creating a repair disk IF he didn't already have one...



You and Kevin, seem to want to score points... I'm not really interested in you.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 21:01

Groucho, does that mean I am NOT one of the dynamic duo, I would be dissappointed, I thought that was a nice name for me and Dee going at each other so often.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 21:03

mess 36 you on mac not windows try this link got the short cuts for mac





http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1343

proger1



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Message Posted:
18/10/2010 21:11

OH dear, the sarcasm just flew straight past again didn't it, oops.



I thought the givaway might be in regard to the press the windows logo key but maybe not.



No offence intended Kevin but I am afraid I would feel silly taking Mac or PC advice from a brain surgeon.

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 21:13

mess 37 i would only be happy making a back up, after doing all the tests to make sure its stable, my advice if he has had probs is to take to someone who knows what they are doing to check it over and make him a disc, or take his chances as most private people do.

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 21:19

proger1 stick to Offshore Engineering work for BP by any chance lol

proger1



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Message Posted:
18/10/2010 21:25

OH the mirth, I can hardly control it.

You post as a brain surgeon and yet profess to be an IT specialist, I would have thought an IT guy would recognise the difference.

Enough of this crap anyway, well done Yfred for getting the fix, well done to evrybody else who might have helped if yfred hadn't done the job. Sorry for getting it wrong Dee, sorry for going over your head with sarcasm Kevin, furry boots de yu bide noo Groucho.

Moving to another thread, this one is getting repetitive

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 21:33

i did recognize the difference, just thought you was stupid and didn't want to be rude was it BP

proger1



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Message Posted:
18/10/2010 21:44

I must be stupid, your last sentance doesn't make any sense to me, I must be stupid because you write brain surgeon when you mean IT guy.

Now I am really lost but No not BP, only ever worked for them as vendor and from what I learned doing that I don't think I would have enjoyed working for them directly. A little too much like the Borg for my liking.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 21:59

Well I have no idea about the workings of computors but we lost all our programmes and our usual repair shop coildnt resrore it, but Kev did. He spend all his sunday lunch one day just working on it to restore all our files etc x

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 22:10

In that case maybe he is an IT guru and a brain surgeon, I hadn't considered that possibility and if so I apologise for trying to be sarcastic with my mac comment.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 09:57

Lilli, thank you for mentioning that, how are you hun?



Proger I don't mind being part of a dynamic duo with you lol, I didn't realise we had 'sparred' that much, I always liked you.

deecyprus4


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Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 12:33

Proger now lets not get carried away...Kev does no his stuff re IT but brain surgeon, well he does give me nurofen when I have a headache lol, hope we are mates again