For the specific PC problem, try the method listed as #1, then #2, and then #3.
Microsoft
System
Problem/Status
Restore
You installed a new
application or
device driver
An application does
not work
A device driver
does not work
PC stops
responding or does
not work
You replaced the
hard disk drive or
removed the
partition
System
Application
Recovery
Recovery
from the hard
program
disk partition
1
1
2
1
1
using application recovery and system recovery
System
Recovery
from the
recovery
CDs/DVDs
3
2
2
3
1
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