I don't know what messed up the computer, one of the device drivers, some
other updates, or the failed printer installation. One of those did it and
maybe caused the others. I can't install or uninstall anything now, when I
try to it takes hours or just doesn't open any window or anything else. I
tried to open System Restore and nothing happens, then when I try to open it
again it tells me that System Restore Wizard is already running. I looked on
the task manager and there isn't anything. What can I do?

Right at power on at startup, tap F8 Key until a list comes up which includes
Safe Mode. Use UP and DOWN arrows to get to it, hit ENTER.

Do your System Restore from within Safe Mode.
Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore

"DEllicks" wrote:
[color=blue]
> I don't know what messed up the computer, one of the device drivers, some
> other updates, or the failed printer installation. One of those did it and
> maybe caused the others. I can't install or uninstall anything now, when I
> try to it takes hours or just doesn't open any window or anything else. I
> tried to open System Restore and nothing happens, then when I try to open it
> again it tells me that System Restore Wizard is already running. I looked on
> the task manager and there isn't anything. What can I do?[/color]

I assume you have restarted the system?
--
Andre
Blog: [url]http://adacosta.spaces.live.com[/url]
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
[url]http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E8E5CC039D51E3DB!9709.entry[/url]
"DEllicks" <DEllicks@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C563EAA4-DA15-4359-BB01-FD7ADA4ABF65@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I don't know what messed up the computer, one of the device drivers, some
> other updates, or the failed printer installation. One of those did it
> and
> maybe caused the others. I can't install or uninstall anything now, when
> I
> try to it takes hours or just doesn't open any window or anything else. I
> tried to open System Restore and nothing happens, then when I try to open
> it
> again it tells me that System Restore Wizard is already running. I looked
> on
> the task manager and there isn't anything. What can I do?[/color]

Leave it for about 10 min. Mine takes up to that long to run. I also get
the same message when I try to load it 2 or 3 more times.
====================
"DEllicks" <DEllicks@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C563EAA4-DA15-4359-BB01-FD7ADA4ABF65@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I don't know what messed up the computer, one of the device drivers, some
> other updates, or the failed printer installation. One of those did it
> and
> maybe caused the others. I can't install or uninstall anything now, when
> I
> try to it takes hours or just doesn't open any window or anything else. I
> tried to open System Restore and nothing happens, then when I try to open
> it
> again it tells me that System Restore Wizard is already running. I looked
> on
> the task manager and there isn't anything. What can I do?[/color]

I forgot to mention that it does the same thing in safe mode as well as that
restore mode or option that comes up at well when you hit F8


"Mick Murphy" wrote:
[color=blue]
> Right at power on at startup, tap F8 Key until a list comes up which includes
> Safe Mode. Use UP and DOWN arrows to get to it, hit ENTER.
>
> Do your System Restore from within Safe Mode.
> Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore
>
> "DEllicks" wrote:
>[color=green]
> > I don't know what messed up the computer, one of the device drivers, some
> > other updates, or the failed printer installation. One of those did it and
> > maybe caused the others. I can't install or uninstall anything now, when I
> > try to it takes hours or just doesn't open any window or anything else. I
> > tried to open System Restore and nothing happens, then when I try to open it
> > again it tells me that System Restore Wizard is already running. I looked on
> > the task manager and there isn't anything. What can I do?[/color][/color]

Many times, have also shut down and come back later, same symptoms alwyas
occure.

"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
[color=blue]
> I assume you have restarted the system?
> --
> Andre
> Blog: [url]http://adacosta.spaces.live.com[/url]
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> [url]http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E8E5CC039D51E3DB!9709.entry[/url]
> "DEllicks" <DEllicks@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C563EAA4-DA15-4359-BB01-FD7ADA4ABF65@microsoft.com...[color=green]
> >I don't know what messed up the computer, one of the device drivers, some
> > other updates, or the failed printer installation. One of those did it
> > and
> > maybe caused the others. I can't install or uninstall anything now, when
> > I
> > try to it takes hours or just doesn't open any window or anything else. I
> > tried to open System Restore and nothing happens, then when I try to open
> > it
> > again it tells me that System Restore Wizard is already running. I looked
> > on
> > the task manager and there isn't anything. What can I do?[/color]
>
>
>[/color]

I left it for a long time in safe and normal mode, but nothing ever appears.
Could it possibly take longer? When you leave it for 10 minutes, does it do
absolutely nothing and then just appear? No process for it in the task
manager?

"David B. Mathews" wrote:
[color=blue]
> Leave it for about 10 min. Mine takes up to that long to run. I also get
> the same message when I try to load it 2 or 3 more times.
> ====================
> "DEllicks" <DEllicks@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C563EAA4-DA15-4359-BB01-FD7ADA4ABF65@microsoft.com...[color=green]
> >I don't know what messed up the computer, one of the device drivers, some
> > other updates, or the failed printer installation. One of those did it
> > and
> > maybe caused the others. I can't install or uninstall anything now, when
> > I
> > try to it takes hours or just doesn't open any window or anything else. I
> > tried to open System Restore and nothing happens, then when I try to open
> > it
> > again it tells me that System Restore Wizard is already running. I looked
> > on
> > the task manager and there isn't anything. What can I do?[/color]
>[/color]

I have the same problem and have only had vista 4 weeks.
Any help would be appreciated.

"DEllicks" wrote:
[color=blue]
> I left it for a long time in safe and normal mode, but nothing ever appears.
> Could it possibly take longer? When you leave it for 10 minutes, does it do
> absolutely nothing and then just appear? No process for it in the task
> manager?
>
> "David B. Mathews" wrote:
>[color=green]
> > Leave it for about 10 min. Mine takes up to that long to run. I also get
> > the same message when I try to load it 2 or 3 more times.
> > ====================
> > "DEllicks" <DEllicks@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:C563EAA4-DA15-4359-BB01-FD7ADA4ABF65@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
> > >I don't know what messed up the computer, one of the device drivers, some
> > > other updates, or the failed printer installation. One of those did it
> > > and
> > > maybe caused the others. I can't install or uninstall anything now, when
> > > I
> > > try to it takes hours or just doesn't open any window or anything else. I
> > > tried to open System Restore and nothing happens, then when I try to open
> > > it
> > > again it tells me that System Restore Wizard is already running. I looked
> > > on
> > > the task manager and there isn't anything. What can I do?[/color]
> >[/color][/color]