contents of C\windows switched with contents of c\program files

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  1. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimat 32bit
       #1

    contents of C\windows switched with contents of c\program files


    I am not a 100% on how I managed this but here were my last steps:
    - changed the host file in c\windows\system32\drivers\etc
    - rebooted computer
    - received system errors, so I ran a HDD defragmenter
    - I then tried to access a file in c\program files but could not find it, but it mysteriously felt like I was in the c\windows directory. So I looked in c\windows and found the file I was previously looking for in c\program files.

    The other problem is that any file or program that is rooted in those folders gives me an error message reading "location is unavailable" whenever I try to access it.

    Needless to say, My computer is JACKED and I would appreciate and help on this.

    If this is at all confusing just ask and i will try to explain it better

    Thanks

    Shawn
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  2. Posts : 1,127
    Win7U 64 RTM
       #2

    Try doing a System Restore predating the issue.

    James
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  3. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    Hi Shawn, welcome to the forums :)

    Try a System Restore to a time/date when you knew everything was working ok and see if that helps.


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  4. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #4

    James Colbert said:
    Try doing a System Restore predating the issue.

    James
    Great minds think alike
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  5. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimat 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks, but i already thought of that and to my surprise, I have no restore points
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  6. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    1 option is to try Repair Install

    Or, Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> [right-click]Command Prompt (run as administrator). Once CMD opens type sfc /scannow to run the system file integrity checker. Any modified/changed system files will be restored.


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  7. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimat 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Well i ran the file integrity checker and that didn't work.

    I somehow misplaced my windows 7 install disk. Is there any way I can do a repair install without it?
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  8. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #8

    Shawn N said:
    I am not a 100% on how I managed this but here were my last steps:
    - changed the host file in c\windows\system32\drivers\etc
    - rebooted computer
    - received system errors, so I ran a HDD defragmenter
    - I then tried to access a file in c\program files but could not find it, but it mysteriously felt like I was in the c\windows directory. So I looked in c\windows and found the file I was previously looking for in c\program files.

    The other problem is that any file or program that is rooted in those folders gives me an error message reading "location is unavailable" whenever I try to access it.

    Needless to say, My computer is JACKED and I would appreciate and help on this.

    If this is at all confusing just ask and i will try to explain it better

    Thanks

    Shawn

    Restore from backup before problem, do a repair install from the win 7 dvd, or re-install.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 330
    Windows 7 Pro/32 Academic. Build 7600
       #9

    Question 1: How, and why, did you change your host file?
    Question 2: Have you tried changing it back to see if it fixes things?

    If you were trying to fix a Google redirect issue by deleting malicious hosts from C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc, it's very effective. I've done it in the past and it works great as long as you leave "local host 127.0.0.1 alone. Clearing out malicious redirect hosts never affected my PC in any way. Or, did you modify it some other way?
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  10. Posts : 1,127
    Win7U 64 RTM
       #10

    Orbital Shark said:
    James Colbert said:
    Try doing a System Restore predating the issue.

    James
    Great minds think alike
    You honor me.
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