Okay, so the other day ago my computer said it was low on space. The person using the computer did not delete any files to make room for more space, and just shut it down. When I restarted the computer instead of logging on to the desktop it came up with all of these messages saying it could not load or start these files, (I can't remember the exact wording or the files names, there was way too many to remember). When it finally loaded to the desktop everything had been reverted back to the original state it was in when we first got it, meaning the desktop theme was gone, the applications on the desktop were gone (but not gone for the computer). Now none of the applications or programs will work! I deleted a few things to make space but nothing helps. It keeps saying:

"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. you may not have the appropriate permissions to access this item"

every time I try to open something. Microsoft word and those types of programs open but then they don't load and an end now thing pops up. Does anyone know what happened? And how to fix it?

Oh my brother deleted the files in the temp folder to make space as well, would that have been a problem?

Btw I tried the restore thing and it came up with the same error although I can still open folders and the control panel but I'm not sure about the things in the control panel.

Someone please help? I need to use the applications on that computer!
Thank you.

Assuming your operating system is XP

First go:

Start - Run - and type

chkdsk /r (with the space)

This checks out your file and index systems, cleaning and repairing as required. It will advise you it can't start until it reboots. Reboot

Then

Download CCleaner from CCleaner - Download
Then install.
I suggest when asked untick all the options apart from the top one

CCleaner:

Under the Cleaner section: select “Run Cleaner”

Under the Registry section: select “Scan for Issues”

(when asked about registry “Backup” save & then accept where it saves it to.)
then “Fix Selected Issues”

Do the Registry option again..(and again until no issues found)
This rids the computer of redundant files and registry entries.

Report back
Also do you have the original XP install disk?

If you cannot get into windows in normal mode restart and repeatedly tap F8 and choose safe mode with networking.

Run this:CCleaner - Home

Thanks elpmek. I did what you suggested but it still didn't work. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Start - Run - type

sfc /scannow (with the space)

this restore essential XP files to their correct condition. Yoo may need your original XP CD

Ooo whoops forgot to answer that question. Unfortunately we lost the CD a while back, it's very annoying!

Hello,do you still need help with this,please post back if you do.

Thankyou.

JB.