I was cleaning out my computer for junk

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jupiter57

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Originally posted by: MichaelD
System Restore has saved my ass many times. It works so well that I won't install any new software OR updates before creating a new Restore Point.

System Restore + Recent Ghost Image stored on sep drive = no worries

Yep, System Restore, FTW!
Has always worked for me, about 3-4 times so far.
 

thepd7

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Originally posted by: compuwiz1
programs/accessories/system tools/system restore/ restore my computer to an earlier time.

Will that do? :D

Originally posted by: TallBill
Don't really care.

Folks, he's not really that big of an asshole in real life, he just plays one on the forums. :roll:

lol yeah he's in rare form today.
 

Journer

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Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
Originally posted by: Newfie
Well, looks like somebody is going to have to repair windows.

Has a windows repair actually ever worked for someone?

someone that knows wtf they are doing, yes...i've fixed broken shit multiple times with recovery console
 

coolied

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yup! everytime I use it, which is at work to get a ghost image to boot on a totally dissimilar PC............... only PITA thing is you have to download all the Windows updates again..................
 

Shame

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Originally posted by: andylawcc
what was the joke again?

Hey, should I delete this 386.swp file?

Perfectly safe to do, as long as you aren't running a 386 based computer. Duh.
 

Googer

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Originally posted by: jadinolf
Originally posted by: andylawcc
what was the joke again?

Hey, should I delete this 386.swp file?

Go ahead and try it. Report back. :)

You will have to create a boot disk to do so. Google UBCD (Ultimate Boot CD).