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Lee Lord wrote:
> I've developed a major problem with my H.P. Pavilion Vista 64bit SP1
> computer. (4MG RAM) When I attempt to install a program that's over approx.
> 10M in size all my icons disappear from my desktop (except for the default
> ones) along with most programs I've already installed and programs shipped
> with the H.P.... , and /or anything I've transferred over from my external
> HHD onto this computer disappears also.
>
> Right now in my START, ALL PROGRAMS it says empty. Things I have pinned to
> my START are still there. I've put my computer back to factory settings 3
> times, first with the D recovery partition then twice with Recovery Disks
> from H.P which I ordered. Still the same problem. I install programs under
> 10M and all seems ok. But when I attempt to execute/install a program of
> approx 10 megabytes or more the default little circle goes round and round
> for about 45 seconds then I see my desktop icons disappear along with the
> above mentioned.
>
> In Windows Explorer very few programs under program files (x386) are still
> there. But most under normal Program Files are. Even the ones shipped with
> the computer are gone. Does anyone or would anyone know the reason why?
> Thanks so much.
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