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    HELLLLP! Spooler.exe error, can't connect to the web, etc.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by thelastgoodbrother, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. thelastgoodbrother

    thelastgoodbrother Notebook Guru

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    Ok here is the deal. I have a Lenovo s10e that I was preparing for sale. I was in the process of doing the Windows update and removing files when I realized that the antivirus that I had on it expired. I then proceeded to remove that as well.

    I upgraded this netbook a while ago with Windows 7 premium. Since that point I was unable to get the camera and veriface to work. I had the bright idea of installing a Vista version of the file that I found online. It worked for a little bit until I had to reboot. At startup it hit me with the spooler.exe error. I tried to install another antivirus, but it stops mid installation. I then tried to go back to a different restore point which was only earlier in the day...no luck its saying that the file is deleted/damaged. In fact now it won't even sign on to the web. Its redirecting to me a unsafe site...

    Any idea how to fix this? The computer is due to be sold this afternoon.
     
    thelastgoodbrother, Jul 6, 2011
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Do you have the factory restore discs? That's the best way to do that.
     
    Pitabred, Jul 6, 2011
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  3. thelastgoodbrother

    thelastgoodbrother Notebook Guru

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    Unfortunately I dont. This freaking sucks. Any work arounds to at least get the virus software installed?
     
    thelastgoodbrother, Jul 6, 2011
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  4. Feral1

    Feral1 Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds like you have a virus.
     
    Feral1, Jul 6, 2011
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