My imac restore everything to the default after i shutdown/restart

ANy activity or im trying to switch a gesture, or download any changes that i made will restore to default after i shutdown/restart. I cant even upgrade to yosemite ! Help;(( even browser home page change and dialog appear ask me to choose which browser to be my default browser.:((

3) You have changed the boot sector by doing a manual installation, the script to start R&R is missing.
You could try using the Rescue and Recovery Repair Diskette to modify the boot sector, a floppy will be required. It would also be sensible to backup any important files beforehand. If everything works and you then run R&R it will install Vista.
1) I'm not sure if this would work, it would be intersesting to know. I doubt it as R&R is different for XP and Vista.
2) You could use the recovery discs from the other TP and return yours to factory state. This will delete everything on the hard drive. R&R will work afterwards.
Message Edited by andyP on 06-19-2008 08:36 AM
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