Oh, please, somebody help me! when I turn the computer on, all I get is my background picture and an error message. My task manager is even blank! I don't have a start menu. In order to access aol I had to do it through the file button the task manager.
I have a portable toshiba satellite model: 5205-S703. HELLLP!!!
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Jump to PostHit the windows key and 'E' or go to 'My Computer'
Right click on your 'C' drive and choose properties
Go to the 'Tools' Tab
Choose to run a disk check, ensure checking both options. It'll ask you to reboot. Reboot.
Allow the check disk to …
Jump to PostCan you boot into 'Safe Mode'?
Reboot, and before you reach the Windows Logo Screen prior to the system starting Windows, press the <F8> key repeatedly. You should get a menu of boot choices, and one of them will be 'Safe Mode'.
Try a few times if it …
Jump to PostI hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you've probably got some MASSIVE spyware garbage going on. Honestly, I've never seen a good "recovery" from this, even after running spyware removal tools. What you might want to do instead is go into Safe Mode, like Catweazle suggested, back …
Jump to PostWhen you get into the task manager go to the "Applications" tab, click new task then type in explorer and click OK. If you get your Start button back go directly into the Control Panel, bring up Add/Remove Programs and remove any programs that you know you do not use. …
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Another excellent and innovative suggestion
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