My computer is not saving anything anymore!
pauline
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Hello,
I'm sorry if this question has already been asked, but I have a big problem:
A few days ago, I shut down my laptop normally by clicking on the shutdown button. The next day I turn it on as usual and I see "preparing your desktop," so my files and photos are gone into the user account, no more wallpaper (except for the original one)... In short, every time I use my computer, create a file or shortcut or anything else, and then shut it down, when I turn it back on, nothing is there, I have to start all over again...
So if you have a little idea it would be very nice of you!!!!!
Thank you very much in advance!!!
Configuration: Windows Vista / Internet Explorer 8.0
I'm sorry if this question has already been asked, but I have a big problem:
A few days ago, I shut down my laptop normally by clicking on the shutdown button. The next day I turn it on as usual and I see "preparing your desktop," so my files and photos are gone into the user account, no more wallpaper (except for the original one)... In short, every time I use my computer, create a file or shortcut or anything else, and then shut it down, when I turn it back on, nothing is there, I have to start all over again...
So if you have a little idea it would be very nice of you!!!!!
Thank you very much in advance!!!
Configuration: Windows Vista / Internet Explorer 8.0
4 answers
Hello
1.-Open the "Run" command (keys: win+r) or from the start menu of your choice (the win key is the one with the Windows logo, usually located near the ctrl or alt key or the function (fn) key);
2.-Then type "regedit" be careful what you do we are going into the registry so do not touch anything just follow the steps we need;
3.-In the new window that appears, go to the "Edit" tab, then click on "Find" (at the bottom);
4.-You type "iconstreams" or "PastIconStreams" and click on "Next";
5.-After a few seconds or minutes be patient!! You will see appear in the right window 2 keys normally, which are "iconstreams" and/or "PastIconStreams";
6.-Delete these keys (both)!
7.-Restart your computer
and everything should be back to "normal"
Best regards
1.-Open the "Run" command (keys: win+r) or from the start menu of your choice (the win key is the one with the Windows logo, usually located near the ctrl or alt key or the function (fn) key);
2.-Then type "regedit" be careful what you do we are going into the registry so do not touch anything just follow the steps we need;
3.-In the new window that appears, go to the "Edit" tab, then click on "Find" (at the bottom);
4.-You type "iconstreams" or "PastIconStreams" and click on "Next";
5.-After a few seconds or minutes be patient!! You will see appear in the right window 2 keys normally, which are "iconstreams" and/or "PastIconStreams";
6.-Delete these keys (both)!
7.-Restart your computer
and everything should be back to "normal"
Best regards
For my part, I have two sessions (one that was there at the first launch of the computer that I tried to delete, but then I have the issue noted above) and another guest session that is an administrator (where I have all my stored files). This won't cause the loss of my files, will it? Sorry, I don’t know much about it and I'm afraid of making mistakes...
Hello
The first backup takes a little while, but "it's better to be safe than sorry".
->Start->All Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Backup Status and Configuration
(Or Start->Control Panel->Backup and Restore Center)
In the window that appears, click on Backup Files in the left column
Then click on Back Up Now and then Continue
If you are backing up to an external hard drive, make sure it is connected.
Backups can also be made to DVD or over the network if your PC is networked, or potentially to another partition if applicable.
After selecting your choice, click Next and then Start Backup
This way, in case of a serious malfunction of the PC, all your personal files will be on an external medium, safe from harm.
Here is the list of files that are not included in the backup:
system files (files necessary for the operation of
Windows);
program files;
files stored on hard drives that are formatted using the FAT file system.
Web mail that is not stored on your hard drive;
files located in the Recycle Bin;
temporary files;
user profile settings
The backup can be configured to be performed automatically at a specified time.
You can also configure the subsequent backups, instead of doing a new full backup, to just add new files to the previous backup.
To configure, in the window where you clicked on "back up now", click on Modify Backup Settings.
Click on "change backup settings"
A window will open where you can choose which drives to back up
Then click "next" to select the types of files and then click "next" to set the "backup frequency", adjust the frequency and then "save and exit"
Best regards
The first backup takes a little while, but "it's better to be safe than sorry".
->Start->All Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Backup Status and Configuration
(Or Start->Control Panel->Backup and Restore Center)
In the window that appears, click on Backup Files in the left column
Then click on Back Up Now and then Continue
If you are backing up to an external hard drive, make sure it is connected.
Backups can also be made to DVD or over the network if your PC is networked, or potentially to another partition if applicable.
After selecting your choice, click Next and then Start Backup
This way, in case of a serious malfunction of the PC, all your personal files will be on an external medium, safe from harm.
Here is the list of files that are not included in the backup:
system files (files necessary for the operation of
Windows);
program files;
files stored on hard drives that are formatted using the FAT file system.
Web mail that is not stored on your hard drive;
files located in the Recycle Bin;
temporary files;
user profile settings
The backup can be configured to be performed automatically at a specified time.
You can also configure the subsequent backups, instead of doing a new full backup, to just add new files to the previous backup.
To configure, in the window where you clicked on "back up now", click on Modify Backup Settings.
Click on "change backup settings"
A window will open where you can choose which drives to back up
Then click "next" to select the types of files and then click "next" to set the "backup frequency", adjust the frequency and then "save and exit"
Best regards
Are you sure that what you're saying is related to the fact that Windows isn't recording anything?