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SYSTEM MESSAGE WRITE FAULT ERROR PROBLEMS

Sep 6, 2012 2:19PM PDT

Ok, I had the system message write fault error virus...did the steps and removed it from my computer. The problem is my start menu isnt the same,all my programs are pretty much gone,I can't open firefox,I had warcraft and now its gone also. I tried to system restore but its not letting me..Any input would be appreciated... Email is Chillin7771@yahoo.com

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If the damage is that deep
Sep 6, 2012 2:49PM PDT

And you don't know how to uninstall/reinstall Warcraft or re-create menus and shortcuts, why not restore the machine from your last backup?
Bob

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System Restore wont help!!!
Sep 6, 2012 11:48PM PDT

Hiya Savagev,

Guess the reason why you aren't able to restore is coz, "System Restore" on Windows only restores the settings but not data, i;e If you have a file that you had deleted, Performing a system restore wouldn't "Undelete" the file. But only restores the system settings to the point when the back up was created.

But here is something that I could dig up on customizing your Start Menu, http://www.techyv.com/questions/customize-start-menu-list-frequently-used-programs
Hope it'll help, If not reply n I'll try to do my best.
Cheers!!!