Author Topic: Somehow, Windows Repair All-In-One Has Made Things Worse For Me ! (Read 23413 times)

findcount · « **on:** May 28, 2017, 08:20:24 am »

(i'm a poor cheapskate using the FREE version of Windows Repair............also using a very crappy old PC..........and i'm a near total computer moron)

hi, i just did the repair today to fix choppy, jittery sounds on Youtube and Spotify (i noticed my CPU will spike to 100% very often)........it worked almost completely for Youtube but there's still some choppy music from Spotify..........

but the repair made certain windows and bars lose their colours..........this is especially so for Chrome.......also some websites (Facebook being one of them) will say ''Error'' before loading the page properly..........

is anything wrong ?.............what should and what can i do ?

Boggin · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2017, 08:49:24 am »

I don't know why it did that but open the program, click on Option 5 - Restore under Registry Backup then under the Restore Registry tab use the dropdown to select the backup and then Restore now.

After the reboot go into Device Manager/Sound video and game controllers - right click on the audio and select Update driver software.

Click on the default search online to see if it can find a driver update.

What maintenance do you do on your machine regarding the temp files cache ?

findcount · « **Reply #2 on:** May 29, 2017, 04:53:11 am »

many thanks for the reply

.............but Spotify works fine now........so i think i can live with the lack of colours.........

you were suggesting that i restore the PC to the point before i did the repair, right ?

actually, i'm not too sure about what are temp files cache.............but i always use CCleaner daily.............

Boggin · « **Reply #3 on:** May 29, 2017, 05:11:16 am »

Yes, I was suggesting that you restore to before the repairs.

I also use CCleaner at the end of each session, but in Options/Advanced I have the box unchecked for Only delete files in Windows Temp folder older than 24hrs, although when you run CCleaner the next day, that should remove any residue.

Is Facebook still giving you that loading error ?

Event Viewer or reliability history may have something on that.

findcount · « **Reply #4 on:** May 29, 2017, 10:50:20 pm »

the Facebook will display a ''time-out'' message but then will load properly very quickly so it's ok...........

basically some websites are slow to load but it solved my jittery problems with youtube and spotify .............also my Java-based FX trading platform has some problems but no more horrid lagging..........so it's ok with me...........

i just have to live with the lack of colours on some websites........and also in certain message windows.........

i tried using Firefox and websites that used to have a black background ended up with a white one........

Boggin · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2017, 12:30:14 am »

I don't know about the colour change but the FB loading sounds like it could be a DNS server problem.

See if FB or the other sites will load any better after doing this.

Go Start - type ncpa.cpl and press enter.

Right click on whichever adapter you are using and select Properties.

Click on (TCP/IPv4) and then on Properties.

Click on the lower button for Use the following DNS servers and type 8.8.8.8 into the upper row of boxes.

Tab down then type 8.8.4.4

Check the box to Validate settings upon exit - OK - Close which will start the troubleshooter which should return it couldn't find any problems.

Those are Google's DNS servers and to revert, just click on the button above that one.

Close that window and run a command prompt as an admin and enter -

netsh winsock reset

netsh reset resetlog.txt

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /registerdns

shutdown /r /t 00

and see what things are like after the reboot.

findcount · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2017, 05:24:20 am »

just had an unexpected problem today while listening to Spotify...........i have this Realtek Audio Manager thing and normally when i click on the ''Loudness' button, the volume will go up a lot................but it made no difference today..............also the volume on Spotify seems to be lower than usual..........

Boggin · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2017, 05:35:10 am »

It sounds like you will need to reset it.

Below you will see how I have mine set but the box for Loudness Equalization needs to be checked to get a decent volume.

findcount · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2017, 02:36:33 am »

i have the volume at maximum and the volume is softer than previously.................the loudness button no longer work.........in fact, the volume is slightly lower with the loudness button checked............

Boggin · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2017, 03:50:47 am »

Not sure if updating/reinstalling the audio driver would do it, but you could give it a try.

For my Toshiba laptop I download mine from Realtek but depending upon the build of your PC, you may need to go to its motherboard support site.

http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=24&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&

I think if the speakers were on the way out then you may get a crackle but have you checked the leads if external speakers - try removing/reconnecting.

findcount · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2017, 07:47:15 am »

thanks for the info, my earphones are fine...........perhaps i'll just need to live with it

Boggin · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2017, 08:37:15 am »

I'm assuming you are using a desktop PC with external speakers that are plugged into the computer ? and it was those leads/plugs I was referring to.

They may need a clean or replacing.

findcount · « **Reply #12 on:** June 05, 2017, 12:20:17 am »

there's nothing wrong physically................late last night, the loudness button worked again...........

many thanks for your replies !

Boggin · « **Reply #13 on:** June 05, 2017, 01:57:20 am »

So the Gremlins have finally gone

findcount · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2017, 04:31:40 am »

well.........some of the gremlins are still around..........but i can live with them

Boggin · « **Reply #15 on:** June 05, 2017, 04:45:48 am »

Did you try changing the DNS severs as I've suggested, or are those websites loading okay now ?

Boggin · « **Reply #16 on:** June 05, 2017, 05:32:04 am »

I've just done a tracert on facebook.com from a command prompt and that has gone though okay from my location in the UK.

Perhaps you can do the same as you are initially getting a time out.

A tracert can show where there could be a bottleneck.

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.15063]
(c) 2017 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>tracert facebook.com

Tracing route to facebook.com [185.60.216.35]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 <1 ms <1 ms 1 ms 192.168.1.1
2 47 ms 6 ms 21 ms 88-109-96-1.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com [88.109.96.1]
3 10 ms 8 ms 8 ms host-78-151-225-141.static.as13285.net [78.151.225.141]
4 9 ms 9 ms 9 ms host-78-151-225-140.static.as13285.net [78.151.225.140]
5 15 ms 15 ms 15 ms host-78-144-9-15.as13285.net [78.144.9.15]
6 16 ms 22 ms 17 ms host-78-144-14-126.as13285.net [78.144.14.126]
7 31 ms 31 ms 31 ms host-78-144-11-171.as13285.net [78.144.11.171]
8 35 ms 34 ms 36 ms ae6.pr03.fra2.tfbnw.net [80.81.194.40]
9 68 ms 38 ms 33 ms po115.asw01.fra2.tfbnw.net [31.13.24.222]
10 33 ms 38 ms 34 ms po213.psw04.fra5.tfbnw.net [157.240.43.123]
11 34 ms 44 ms 33 ms 173.252.67.189
12 40 ms 34 ms 34 ms 185.60.216.35

Trace complete.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>

findcount · « **Reply #17 on:** June 05, 2017, 11:54:43 pm »

Quote from: Boggin on June 05, 2017, 04:45:48 am

Did you try changing the DNS severs as I've suggested, or are those websites loading okay now ?

yeah, they're ok now............i wouldn't know how to change DNS servers.........in fact, i don't even know what that means.......

Boggin · « **Reply #18 on:** June 06, 2017, 01:32:42 am »

Well that's okay.

I had explained in my Reply #5 how to change the DNS servers in the computer.

This article may be of interest to you regarding DNS servers - https://www.howtogeek.com/122845/htg-explains-what-is-dns/

Boggin · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2017, 04:24:56 pm »

Not sure how you are getting on with this but I've recently came across this free program which may help with your colours.

https://www.wintools.info/index.php/classic-color-panel

Still_Game · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2017, 11:30:27 pm »

Quote from: Boggin on June 06, 2017, 01:32:42 am

Well that's okay.

I had explained in my Reply #5 how to change the DNS servers in the computer.

This article may be of interest to you regarding DNS servers - https://www.howtogeek.com/122845/htg-explains-what-is-dns/

I forgot until I needed to change the DNS servers on a friend's computer the other day that Shane has a small program to do just that - http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/tweaking_com_change_dns_servers.html

findcount · « **Reply #21 on:** June 11, 2017, 05:00:36 am »

Quote from: Boggin on June 10, 2017, 04:24:56 pm

Not sure how you are getting on with this but I've recently came across this free program which may help with your colours.

https://www.wintools.info/index.php/classic-color-panel

thanks for all the trouble............but i think i'll live with the lack of colours.............rather than risk getting into more problems

by the way................how often should i run this Windows All In One..........every several months....?

Boggin · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2017, 05:11:17 am »

You could create a system image onto external media before having a go with that program and see how you get on.

If you aren't having any problems then there's no need to run any repair programs or commands, but some to remember are -

dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannow

and to check the integrity of the HDD, you can run chkdsk /r but creating regular system images when the system is okay is always a good fall back.

However, whenever I get any problems with Win 10 I'll go straight for a repair install.

findcount · « **Reply #23 on:** June 12, 2017, 02:56:41 am »

Quote from: Boggin on June 11, 2017, 05:11:17 am

You could create a system image onto external media before having a go with that program and see how you get on.

If you aren't having any problems then there's no need to run any repair programs or commands, but some to remember are -

dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannow

and to check the integrity of the HDD, you can run chkdsk /r but creating regular system images when the system is okay is always a good fall back.

However, whenever I get any problems with Win 10 I'll go straight for a repair install.

i'm still using Windows 7............32 bit............

how good is the program for checking HDD integrity ?...........if a problem is detected, is it already too late ?

Boggin · « **Reply #24 on:** June 12, 2017, 03:09:21 am »

Usually because when it reports KBs in bad sectors the damage has already started.

It will repair and move what files it can to undamaged blocks, but depending upon how many KBs it finds, deterioration can be quite quick from there on in.

If it just finds a few KBs then at least you are forewarned and can create a system image onto external media in preparation for its replacement when it finally goes.

On my Toshiba laptops there is a Toshiba HDD/SSD alert that will pop up but I don't know at what stage that would be.

I have the 30 day free trial of HDSentinel stored in my downloads folder which I'll run now and again and that will give you a written report.

I uninstall it straight after using it to stop the clock on the free trial and then run it again as and when, but I believe the Pro version monitors the HDD/SSD although I don't know at what stage it would start to alert.

Hit the green download button and then select the first free trial .zip. - https://www.hdsentinel.com/