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Windows 7 System Restore question
« on: 18 June 2013, 19:37:37 »

hi guys,

I know nowt about computers so need answers in baby language  ;D

my computer's got all sorts of pop ups and its running slow and crap. if i do a system restore will i need the windows 7 disc? cos im sure i don't have it as t was auto installed when i got the laptop?
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #1 on: 18 June 2013, 19:42:06 »

Hopefully you have a restore partition on hard drive, or took the option to create the disks when new (manufacturers vary which method is used).

The option to restore back to a point in time will do jack for you.

Try to avoid those dodgy porn sites in the future :P ;D
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #2 on: 18 June 2013, 19:44:48 »

Hopefully you have a restore partition on hard drive, or took the option to create the disks when new (manufacturers vary which method is used).

The option to restore back to a point in time will do jack for you.

Try to avoid those dodgy porn sites in the future :P ;D

hahaha  :P :P :P

hmmm i didn't do a disc. is there any way of finding out ? 
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #3 on: 18 June 2013, 19:58:03 »

Hopefully you have a restore partition on hard drive, or took the option to create the disks when new (manufacturers vary which method is used).

The option to restore back to a point in time will do jack for you.

Try to avoid those dodgy porn sites in the future :P ;D

hahaha  :P :P :P

hmmm i didn't do a disc. is there any way of finding out ?
What manufacturer?
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #4 on: 18 June 2013, 19:59:08 »

its a Fujitsu ''lifebook'' A Series
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #5 on: 19 June 2013, 18:35:48 »

Fushitsu usually have a factory restore partition...
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #6 on: 19 June 2013, 19:21:51 »

Webby....just try clicking 'Start', then type system restore in the 'All Programs' box at the bottom. System Restore will appear, click it....follow the instructions. Should possibly allow you to do a restore :)
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #7 on: 19 June 2013, 19:48:35 »

 I use CCleaner (free download) every 2 or 3 days which keeps mine running OK (Win 7), I've just run it after 3 days and it took out 180Mb of crap. :y
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #8 on: 19 June 2013, 20:19:53 »

Windows does need a rebuild at least every 3 months, went I owned a Windows laptop, I found myself doing it at least every 3 months to keep it clean and going quick.

Can't really do that with my work build one, will get told off  ::)
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #9 on: 19 June 2013, 21:00:40 »

Windows does need a rebuild at least every 3 months, went I owned a Windows laptop, I found myself doing it at least every 3 months to keep it clean and going quick.

Can't really do that with my work build one, will get told off  ::)
XP maybe. Vista+ is much better. I only rebuild mine when a new SP comes out (so that won't happen again ;D).
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #10 on: 19 June 2013, 21:01:29 »

Webby....just try clicking 'Start', then type system restore in the 'All Programs' box at the bottom. System Restore will appear, click it....follow the instructions. Should possibly allow you to do a restore :)
Thats a windows sys restore, no good if you've caught something you shouldn't have.
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #11 on: 19 June 2013, 21:59:51 »

thanks for the info boys.... so would CCleaner work? im presuming I download this from the net?
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Re: Windows 7 System Restore question
« Reply #12 on: 19 June 2013, 22:03:13 »

thanks for the info boys.... so would CCleaner work? im presuming I download this from the net?
Given the info in your first post, not really. Contact Fushitu and ask how it should be restored
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