Windows 7 help


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Windows 7 help


    Alright so a while ago I upgraded from vista x64 to windows 7 ultimate x64.
    Weird thing was I had two program files on my hard drive after I upgraded.
    So I decide to go ahead and delete program files (x84) because I figured I will no longer need this with windows 7, apparently I was wrong.

    After I deleted the old programs folder I was no longer able to run anything that requires administrator.
    Weird thing is when I look at my user accounts it still shows me as an administrator.

    Here is an example for something that goes wrong.
    I'll try and start a program and this error message comes up.
    Windows cannot find (file name/location here). Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

    If your wondering I used the program found on this page to remove Program Files (x86)
    Context Menu - Take Ownership - Vista Forums

    Is there anyway to fix my problem with out reinstalling windows 7?
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  2. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #2

    Welcome to the Seven Forums
    With 64-bit you need both the Programs File and Program File(86) I'm not sure but you might be able to do a system restore and recover that. System Restore
    Jerry
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  3. Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    If trying System Restore mentioned above doesn't fix it, a system backup image from before you deleted it will. If you don't have a system image then a repair install,

    Repair Install

    might. If that doesn't work then you will have no choice but to do a complete re-install of Windows.
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  4. Posts : 9
    window 7
       #4

    system restore will not work if the system files are deleted
    you just have to reinstall windows
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  5. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #5

    Hello Hunchy, welcome to Seven Forums!



    Though I'm not sure it will help it can't hurt to try, have a look at this tutorial at the link below, this runs from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) so Windows won't be 'running' during the scan, sometime it takes a couple separate runs to complete successfully and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.


    SFC /SCANNOW : Run in Command Prompt at Boot
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