Solved Deleted Public Folder And Now I Can't Install Anything

[Chadiwwer1]

Hi, a few months ago, i deleted my public folder in my C/Users/ and now i can't install anything like Microsoft Office or Itunes , and i can't update Java or Adobe Flash Player and many more! I tried going to a restore point but none were early enough. I have a 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium Acer Aspire. I would really appreciate if someone gave me a hand Thanks!

 

[edwar]

Reinstall the OS or do a Repair install. Then do NOT delete the Public folder in the User folder. That is placed there by Windows for a purpose.

 

[Chadiwwer1]

Is that the same thing as system restore?

 

[Brink]

Hello Chadiwwer, and welcome to Seven Forums.

If you only right clicked on and deleted the Public folder, then you might see if you may be able to just create a new C:\Users\Public folder, then restart the computer to see if the other subfolders in Public are restored after restarting the computer.

If not, then try the tutorial below to restore the others.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/69334-public-folders-restore.html

 

[Chadiwwer1]

Thanks, Brink but i already tried that 3 times and it didn't work

 

[Brink]

Well, I guess it's time for a repair install as Ed posted above then. Be sure to backup anything that you do not want to lose first just to be on the safe side.

 

[Chadiwwer1]

Sorry, i was at school, what's a repair install and where can i get it? Plus how much does it cost?
Thanks

 

[Brink]

No problem. You can click on the link in my post above for how to do a repair install.

 

[Chadiwwer1]

I'm confused Brink, which one do i download?

 

[edwar]

You need to download the same version that is installed on your computer. Home or Pro or Ultimate. Look for the COA for the version that is installed.

 

[Chadiwwer1]

I have home premium and what's COA? Sorry, I'm new at this

 

[edwar]

Certificate Of Authenticity. The sticker on your computer that has the License key on it.

 

[Ztruker]

Your specs say Windows 7 home premium 64 bit so that's what you need.

 

[Chadiwwer1]

Ok, Thanks guys!

 

[Chadiwwer1]

Wait, i couldn't find it, whats SPI and OEM?
Something about windows 7 SPI ISO?

 

[Brink]

Chadi,

If you have been installing all of your Windows Updates, then you should have SP1 installed.

You would want to use step 5 and the NOTE box under it in the Repair Install tutorial. You would also want to download the English x64: X17-58997.iso file under Windows 7 Home Premium SP1-U ISO.

Be sure that you have your product key number on your COA sticker available before starting the repair install though.

 

[Chadiwwer1]

Thanks Brink, your the best! BTW, you can call me Chadi

Do i still follow step 5 if i installed all windows updates?

 

[Brink]

You're welcome Chadi.

Yes, you would use the tutorial with step 5.

 

[Chadiwwer1]

ok thanks!

so i put it on a flash drive?

 

[Brink]

You could burn the ISO to either a DVD or USB flash drive. It's really just what you prefer, but a USB will be faster to use.