Solved Device Manager and Administrative Tools do not open

[four321zero]

they are downloaded to the location specified by your browser.

Many programs use the %temp% folder as a working location.

You can use CCleaner to cleanup behind you. Link in my signature.

you can use Cleanmgr.exe to cleanup.

you can clean the %temp% folder yourself.

WIN | type %temp%| ENTER | CTRL + A keycombo | CTRL + D key combo |
empty your recycle bin (right-click on the Recycle bin icon and choose Empty Recycle Bin

you can use Temp File Cleaner from Old Timer:
TFC - Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer - Geeks to Go Forums

Of course, you can uninstall programs that you do not use.

I cleared the temp folders and ran CCleaner too but it cleared around 60mb of space.

It wasnt actually a browser download. I know where the Mssstool64 *700kb* files are.

Am referring to this part
"Run the downloaded program--mssstool64.exe or mssstool32.exe
NEXT button
.
The install program will format the usb stick using the NTFS format.
The install program will download about 210 mB."

I noticed my HDD space dropping by a 100 odd MB each time i restarted mssstool steps.

For example if the download stopped at 180mb/207mb, i had to do it all over again. Over many such attempts, this added up to over a GB of space lost.
So am trying to figure where these files get saved since mssstool does not show the download location when its setting up your USB. I know the final 210mb finally show up in your USB but probably all attempts are getting saved elsewhere too on my C drive?

 

[karlsnooks]

I have no earthly idea what you have done.

What I do know is that WDO doesn't clutter up your hard drive.

 

[four321zero]

I have no earthly idea what you have done.

What I do know is that WDO doesn't clutter up your hard drive.

lol ok

not a problem since anyways ill be going for a fresh install in a few weeks.

thanks for all your help

 

[karlsnooks]

Glad to be of assistance.

 

[ding]

HI,
Iam try to download a file link : CHEMDRAW FREE DOWNLOAD FULL VERSION — Totally Free Download.
this prompted a message of "the path path is not accessed " with a alter in virus scan.
Then Desktop stoped recognizing my USB, then device manager is not showing access, neither the cmd as administrator. this resulted in a lot more chaos in system.
configuration of systems is Windows &, Professional .
Can any help

 

[gregrocker]

It's possible using an obscure 3rd party download site allowed spyware to infect your PC, which you need to be on guard against even with major download hosts on freeware: watch every screen like a hawk, read every word to make sure nothing is being snuck in.

What I would do is http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html to before you installed the download, and use the author's host site to download the free trial version here: http://scistore.cambridgesoft.com/ScistoreProductPage.aspx?ItemID=6682. Use the red Get Free Trial button.

 

[ding]

Hi gregrocker,
Thanks for the reply.My Problem is how to repair my system?

 

[gregrocker]

I just suggested to System Restore to before the problem began. Did you try that?

 

[ding]

I have tried it. I MY systems is working Now..
Thanks a lot!!