After a recent Windows update I lost access to my wireless modem (Linksys). Linksys was unable to fix the problem because the "Windows update corrupted the system". I have tried restoring the system to a date prior to the update but I get an error "Windows has detected file system corruption on OS. YOu must check the disk for errors before restoring". Running a defrag (which didn't seem to do anything) and disk cleanup haven't helped. I'm also unable to open the control panel. Although, I am able to get on the internet if I am hardwired. Any suggestions on how I can restore the system? Sid62

You might want to try chkdsk to fix errors, if any, on your HDD & then try a repair install of Vista. Jabbering Idiots: Everywhere You Look!

hello sid62 ,You could try a system file check to run sfc log on as administrator safe mode start\orb button search type cmd in the result panel right click on cmd.exe & run as administrator type sfc /scannow & press enter note the space between c & / when it's finished type exit . More reading on the subject , http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

run a free tool called Dialafix, follow the steps here: http://www.info-fanatic.blogspot.com the steps worked for me