Lets run CCleaner
Download
This is a portable version . Download the file extract to the desktop and choose the Ccleanerx64.exe to run .
We are working in the cleaner section of the program. Uncheck Network passwords under Windows Explorer . Uncheck Windows Error Reporting , DNS CACHE , FONT CACHE , START MENU SHORTCUTS , and DESKTOP SHORTCUTS under System . Uncheck everything from Advanced . Choose Run Cleaner
Okey doke, safely run. Stuff removed, no errors reported. Good good?
(I'm totes a pseudo-tech now, right? Honorary member? Look at me all registry edits and disk checks ...)
Lets go ahead and reset all of your browser settings
INTERNET EXPLORER 9
Type Internet Options inside the Start menu inside Search programs and features.
GOOGLE CHROME
Go to the installation folder of Google Chrome:
C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\User Data.
In the User Data folder, look for a file named as "Default" and rename it.
Launch Google Chrome and a new "Default " file will be created.
Done (well, sort of - I had unistalled Chrome because darnit, it sure seemed the common trigger for the BSOD0. It's my preferred browser, hence now reinstalled. New install OK re above?)
Lets go ahead and delete the Restore Points
To delete the system restore points take a look at the link below
Lets recreate a system restore point look at the link below to show you how
Successfully created ... :)
Which begs a question, actually. More than ever, I want to ensure I am backing up correctly. I currently run standard Windows backup, onto an external drive, regularly. Is this not OK? Other guy, earlier in thread, said prob not. Terrified of going through this again, want to ensure I am never without backup.
I'm sorry, it's late. Want me to shut up?
Start your backup from now . You know it's clean .
How old is the laptop ? Reason I ask is cause I remember seeing WildTangent which is full of trial games . If you don't play any of the games in there feel free to remove WildTangent.
Create a Windows Repair disc look at the link below
Name the disc Windows 7 x64 Repair Disc
NoteThis is not an installation disc .
Installation disc WINDOWS 7 SP1 x64 Home Premium disc download below
Download
NoteUse the Windows 7 product key located on the side of PC if its a Desktop if its a Laptop the Product key label is located under the laptop. You will need a DVD disc
TipLabel this disc Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium x64. Also write down the product key and keep in a safe place . The label will rub off one day and you won't have the Product key to install Windows
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