vista not working after returning from holiday

I have just returned from holiday to find that vista is not opening basic
functions ie:
install/uninstall a programme/ vista games.
On attempting to open these basic functions i get file missing messages.
I am unable to open many options from the control panel also.

I have run a virus check and update with no joy.

any solutions

"jabet" <> wrote in message
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>I have just returned from holiday to find that vista is not opening basic
> functions ie:
> install/uninstall a programme/ vista games.
> On attempting to open these basic functions i get file missing messages.
> I am unable to open many options from the control panel also.
>
> I have run a virus check and update with no joy.
>
> any solutions

You got the install DVD? If you do, then boot off the DVD and do an upgrade
over the top of the existing O/S. That will leave all your settings and
programs as is, and it will install the O/S again.

Shouldn't the OP try a repair installation first?


"Mr. Arnold" <MR. > wrote in message
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> "jabet" <> wrote in message
> news:2EF74412-9EBA-4F8E-ABB5-...
>>I have just returned from holiday to find that vista is not opening basic
>> functions ie:
>> install/uninstall a programme/ vista games.
>> On attempting to open these basic functions i get file missing messages.
>> I am unable to open many options from the control panel also.
>>
>> I have run a virus check and update with no joy.
>>
>> any solutions
>
> You got the install DVD? If you do, then boot off the DVD and do an
> upgrade over the top of the existing O/S. That will leave all your
> settings and programs as is, and it will install the O/S again.
>

Did anyone else have access to that machine while you were gone?


"jabet" <> wrote in message
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>I have just returned from holiday to find that vista is not opening basic
> functions ie:
> install/uninstall a programme/ vista games.
> On attempting to open these basic functions i get file missing messages.
> I am unable to open many options from the control panel also.
>
> I have run a virus check and update with no joy.
>
> any solutions

"DP" <> wrote in message
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> Shouldn't the OP try a repair installation first?
>
>

Whatever works is the bottom line.