Isn't there a way to reset your computer's settings back to the way they were on an earlier date?

in the run option type msconfig and in one of the option tabs is system restore

system restore

1- click start at bottom of screen

2 - then click choose all programs

3 - then click pc help tools or could be in accessorys

4 - then click on system restore

5 - then click on restore to an earlier date or factory settings

6 - choose a date when it was working - or factory settings

7 - let it run it may take a while - follow directions - if any

8 - if does not work - restart THEN CHECK STATUS

choose destructive recovery as last resort you will have to look hard to find this option

BUT thats what it took to restore mine to get settings i wanted etc

BACK UP IMPORTANT THINGS TO CD NO MATTER WHAT OPTION(S) YOU CHOOSE

Accessories, System Tools and System Restore, This will reset your settings, but I don't think it will bring back docs. that have been deleted. It's worth a try.

system restore is what your looking for... but unfortunately it will not bring back the deleted files. It only returns the system setting to the previous point, but all personal files and documents are gone once deleted.

It won't bring back documents, only system files.

Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Restore.

You do have a System Restore, but you have to manuelly set a system restore point in order to do, and chances are, you didnt, but you can check. Should be in the start menu, under accessories, system tools, Restore Point

Windows XP had a "roll back" feature, but that only happens when installing new hardware and drivers. It won't bring back files that you deleted. You would need backup software to do that.

if it is less than a week or so to your trashcan on your desktop

right click open or explore

find the files and select restore

If you have deleted the trash they are there but you will need an recovery undelete program

don't panic ( yet)

You have a file in your System32 folder named:

rstrui.exe

Open that file and it starts a restore system utility that will allow you select a previous day to move your system settings to values/parameters for that day.

System restore.

Start - Accessories - System tools.