Solved Device and Printers

[timlab1955]

Before I installed a program called "Advanced SystemCare V5" when I clicked on Device and Printers I could view all the devices and printers connected to my computer. Now before I go any further, everything works just fine. In fact everything shows up in the the device manager. After I installed this program nothing is listed, even tho things still work just fine. I uninstalled this program and still nothing is listed. So what can I do to view all the devices and printers again?

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Before I installed a program called "Advanced SystemCare V5" when I clicked on Device and Printers I could view all the devices and printers connected to my computer. Now before I go any further, everything works just fine. In fact everything shows up in the the device manager. After I installed this program nothing is listed, even tho things still work just fine. I uninstalled this program and still nothing is listed. So what can I do to view all the devices and printers again?

Tim,
Just go into Devices and Printers and ADD your printer

 

[timlab1955]

I tried that and still nothing showed up.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

I tried that and still nothing showed up.

Do you still have the software for your printer?
If so try installing it and see if it shows up!

 

[timlab1955]

Tried that as well, tried restore and nothing has worked so far. Any other suggestions?

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Go to the manufacture site of your printer and download their driver for your model.
Should have asked this from the git go!

I am closing down for the night but hang in there as others will chime in to help you out.
THW

 

[timlab1955]

I will look for your reply. However, I think what I should do a re-install of windows/programs up to that point. Make an ISO of the system (been meaning to do this) and then install that last program. Another thing happen was that my cut and paste stop working as well. Could be a system problem.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

If you do a clean install...Here is the correct way to do this.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

Keep in mind you may have to install all the drivers again....takes time!
Back up you system before proceeding.
THW

 

[timlab1955]

Thanks for the info. My PC came from DELL, as I've done this several times before hand. However, I think an ISO copy and store away should save me time next time I do this right? I'm new to ISO and things.

 

[pbcopter]

Have you tried doing a system restore to a restore point before you added Advanced Systemcare?

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Have you tried doing a system restore to a restore point before you added Advanced Systemcare?

Post #5 stated he did a restore.
If the printer is working then I would not worry to much about it not showing up in
Device and Printers section. IMHO
THW

 

[timlab1955]

I did a clean install today and everything is working great now! Now on to my next questions:
#1: Does anyone know of a good register clean with a register defrag. Nothing fancy.
#2: Okay, now that I have a clean install, do I make a complete ISO of the C drive? If so if I want (hope full not) do another clean install, how would the ISO copy that I made work?

Again, thank you all for your help in this endover.

 

[seavixen32]

1. Many people use Ccleaner, but many people prefer not to use it as Windows 7 is pretty good at taking care of business.

2. You can use Windows 7's backup utility to create a full system image backup as this tutorial explains http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

Acronis True Image 12 does a good job too if you prefer to use a third-party system image utility.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

LEAVE THE REGISTRY ALONE!!!!
MS Windows 7 does a fine job keeping everything in order.

Now that you've done a clean install you might want to run a complete scan with you AV and do a full scan with MBAM.
Then make your recovery discs and enjoy your computer.
THW

 

[seavixen32]

I second THW's comments.

It's been said many times that we're using Windows 7 now, not XP or Vista. Windows 7, in my view, is probably the best operating system Microsoft have released and it does a good job of looking after your system.