Multiple problems following battery failure (during file transfer)

lopaz · 09-29-2009, 04:24 AM

The other day I was transferring a bunch of files from a USB stick to my laptop (Acer 5920 if that helps) and the battery suddenly died during the transfer, although it had said I had half an hour left. Since this happened, I can't open picture files in photo gallery, I can't install anything, programs frequently crash, and the computer is generally running very slowly.

Does anyone know what's happened and how I can fix it? Thanks

**jcgriff2** · 09-29-2009, 04:28 AM

Perform a Vista system restore. Chose a restore point prior to the trouble.
START | type rstrui

jcgriff2

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lopaz · 09-29-2009, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcgriff2

Perform a Vista system restore. Chose a restore point prior to the trouble.
START | type rstrui

jcgriff2

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Thanks, but I just tried opening system restore and that too isn't working :(. Also, if I did that would it delete any files I've added recently? Yesterday I uploaded about 30 CDs into itunes and it would be a headache to do them again

lopaz · 09-29-2009, 04:46 AM

Ah, eventually this error message came up:

"There was an unexpected error:

Class not registered (0x80040154)

Please close System Restore and try again"

**jcgriff2** · 09-29-2009, 05:02 AM

You still have the CDs from the upload, correct?

I would suggest that you back up any & all files that you wish to retain. A Vista re-install mey be neceaasry.

Run the system file checker - SFC -
START | type cmd.exe into the start search box | right-click on cmd.exe | select run as Administrator | the black command prompt ("DOS") screen will appear | type the following:

Code:

sfc /scannow

Upon completion re-boot to allow files in use to be repaired.

SFC general info - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212

SFC & the CBS log - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

lopaz · 09-29-2009, 07:45 AM

I get "access denied" with that and I'm definitely running as an administrator. Thanks for your help anyway, looks like I'll have to reinstall Vista like you say

09-29-2009, 04:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
lopaz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows Vista	Multiple problems following battery failure (during file transfer) The other day I was transferring a bunch of files from a USB stick to my laptop (Acer 5920 if that helps) and the battery suddenly died during the transfer, although it had said I had half an hour left. Since this happened, I can't open picture files in photo gallery, I can't install anything, programs frequently crash, and the computer is generally running very slowly. Does anyone know what's happened and how I can fix it? Thanks

09-29-2009, 04:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,151 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Multiple problems following battery failure (during file transfer) Perform a Vista system restore. Chose a restore point prior to the trouble. START \| type rstrui jcgriff2 . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

09-29-2009, 04:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
lopaz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows Vista	Re: Multiple problems following battery failure (during file transfer) Ah, eventually this error message came up: "There was an unexpected error: Class not registered (0x80040154) Please close System Restore and try again"

09-29-2009, 05:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,151 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Multiple problems following battery failure (during file transfer) You still have the CDs from the upload, correct? I would suggest that you back up any & all files that you wish to retain. A Vista re-install mey be neceaasry. Run the system file checker - SFC - START \| type cmd.exe into the start search box \| right-click on cmd.exe \| select run as Administrator \| the black command prompt ("DOS") screen will appear \| type the following: Code: sfc /scannow Upon completion re-boot to allow files in use to be repaired. SFC general info - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212 SFC & the CBS log - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228 Regards. . . jcgriff2 __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

09-29-2009, 07:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
lopaz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows Vista	Re: Multiple problems following battery failure (during file transfer) I get "access denied" with that and I'm definitely running as an administrator. Thanks for your help anyway, looks like I'll have to reinstall Vista like you say