need help

[summerheat]

hello to all, since this forum helps someone to become more updated in terms of computer programs, i just wanted to ask some help.  everytime i save a program in my comptuer, the programs were all lost whenever i restart it.  not to mention all of my files.  i just do not know wat to do.  i need some expertise regarding this one.  i just wanted to save my programs and my personal files in a convinient way.  i even started to research about it but then i cant find the answers.  i think i need a procedure how to apply it to my computer. 
great thnks! hoping to hear from your response soon.
 

[Aegis]

Are these programs you are writing, or software you're installing on your computer?

[summerheat]

thanks for replying. both programs that i need to install and even programs that i want to save in my desktop. my friend said that maybe the depress mode was clicked so that i could not save any programs and files.  but i do not know what it is and so im  not confident enough to go further enough to click any button even if i press f8 or f9 before my computer starts the XP edition.  i hope you get what i min. thanks. your reply will be such a help

[Stinger1946d]

Hi Summer,

    Like you.........I had a problem with losing programs and files 2. In my case, I would format the computer and NOT do anything to save Files and folders first.  I Have a thick skull,  but eventually, I learn AND What I do now is ...If I have any files or folders I don't want to lose...I Store them  in a folder with my E-Mail AND......If I format or whatever,  when im back to normal ( whatever THAT is..LOL )   I can go to the folder in my E-Mail and find my lost folder or file. Don't know if this idea will work 4 you,  but for me it works well>  EXAMPLE: I might want to save a link to  www.imlost.com   ....SO.......I would save it to the folder in my Email AND when I need it...........Its there EVEN after my Computer is formatted  :-)

[Broni]

Try Repair install: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm#RI

[summerheat]

hello to all,
thanks for replying, thats a good idea.  but i think i really donot need reformatting right now.  what i need is to have a list of how to undo the icon (which i have no idea of what it is in my computer ) that causes this kind of problem.   can u have another suggestion please.  thank you so much of your time and help.

summer

[Broni]

I'm not talking about reformatting, I'm talking about repairing: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm#RI

[Aegis]

Broni is right -- if you follow the prompting and procedure carefully, it will cause Windows to use its installation disk to repair the version that's currently on your computer.

[summerheat]

hello once again thnaks for replying. one last question, if i will run that program of repairing, does any of my game programs have the chance to be deleted? thanks!

[Broni]

Nope.

[Aegis]

No -- I should've properly explained that it repairs the Windows installation, and leaves your other files, and applications, intact.

[patio]

If done properly...the disclaimer is you may lose all your data and program files if the instructions are not followed.

[Aegis]

I did mention that earlier, but I thank Patio -- it absolutely bears repeating.

[Broni]

In general, with M$ - you can never be sure...