I only know basics about computers, and have a PC that had been having problems. I got a laptop started using it and just left the other sitting. I would like to know if theres a way to restore it to its original condition when I first got it. Its a Compaq and Windows XP. I have tried system restore, when it tells be to choose a date to restore to, the only date available is today.
Other problems are:
*On my desktop, the only icon that will open is a document I have from the word processor. If I tried to open My Computer or others, the screen goes right back to my desktop.
*When I click on Start, I can get Microsoft Offices to open. No My Computer, or Control Pantel. The way I got to System Restore was to go to Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Restore.