Computer problems (Nevermind!)

[The Melee Master]

Ok, I’ve been having some problems with my computer lately. I don’t know how this happened, really. I just turned on my computer the other day, and this happened; everything went greyscale, the front is too big and can't be changed, and the pictures look like they're glitched or something. I don't know how many programs I looked into to try and fix it, and I even scanned my computer with anti-virus and spyware, but it didn't fix the problem.

I'd post pictures of what the problems look like, but my camera doesn't work with my computer anymore since the problem started!

If it can't be fixed without formatting my computer back to it's original state, I have all the files I want to keep in one folder. The problem is transferring it somewhere and then bring it back once I formatted my computer, IF it needs formatting! I don't know how to format my computer or save my files so that I'll have them if it needs it, besides having a recovery disk, which I can't find at this time!!! Can someone please help me? Otherwise, I'm in one complete hell of a bind! No one else I know can help me.

Edit: Nevermind! I finally fixed it!!! The Intel Graphics Controller just needed to be replaced with a different version!

Edit #2: I received a new computer today, so please disregard this topic.

[Shadow Dragon]

Maybe you downloaded something you shouldn't have. I don't think you can fix the problem without formatting and/or losing something in return.

I...can't remember if I've ever dealt with something like that, but then why does it sound familiar? I'll try to find some answers for you, but I can't make any promises.

[The Melee Master]

I've downloaded a bunch of stuff the past couple years, and I had no problems then. I think it was that faulty Photoshop my older brother got for me. Either that, or he must've done something when he used my computer for something. Whatever the problem is, I can't figure it out and I can't find a way to fix it as of yet!

[Shadow Dragon]

Ok, according to most of the answers on Yahoo Answers, the glitches are sometimes caused by a Video/Graphics Card issue. You might need a new one, but I should warn you; they're very expensive, about $100 or more, so unless you have the money, buying a new graphics card should be a last resort!

[The Melee Master]

I think buying a new computer should be a last resort, but I believe my parents are gonna get me a new one for Christmas anyway, (I've been nagging and nagging about wanting a laptop instead, but they're way too expensive, and unlike last year, they're only gonna spend $500 on Christmas this year! Last year, it was literally almost a thousand due to the DVD's, games, and the new game systems that came out) since I've been complaining about problems a year after I received it. I guess it had something to do with all the junk I downloaded in the past, but I got rid of all the old stuff a while ago, and I run spyware and anti-virus programs on my computer every month as well.

Anyway, I went to Device Manager, and the Video Controller has an exclamation mark beside it. I think that might be the problem, but it says it needs an Installation Disk to continue, and I don’t I have one around.

I may have had my computer for almost six years, but I'm no expert, so I'm at a blank state when it comes to technical issues.