Norton Systemworks System Optimizer

I have used Norton products since 2000 without any problems. I recently used the system optimizer and now have a corrupted hard drive. My OS is Windows Media Center SP2. When I completed the portion of the SO that allows you to not have to log in any more, done automatically, BIG MISTAKE!
My PC no longer recognizes me as the system administrator. I have spent at least 16 hours trying to figure out the problem and how to fix it. I uninstalled the product without any results. I finally contacted HP and we figured it out, corrupted hard drive. I can't do a backup because that is an administrative function. I can't do or have access to anything an administrator would. Any advice before I contact HP or take it in? I've been reading and referring to Major Geeks for a while and would trust your advice before anyone else's. Thanks!

 

Yeah, start a thread in the hardware forum, as you will get more reading and replies there

 

Thanks for your help! First day.

 

You're welcome, and welcome to MGs