When Windows completely "melts-down" I have found another option not quite
as devastating as a reformat of the hard drive and that is to rename
C:\Windows to something else like C:\oldwin and do a reinstall of the
operating system onto C:\windows.
You will lose all your current registry and .ini files; however, you will
have a fresh installation without data loss. You will have to reinstall
just about every program; but, you will not lose any of your data.
I might even recommend this procedure as a once-a-year or as needed process
when you wish to get your computer moving its fastest again. Also, as a
technician, I have found it to be an incredible help when I don't want to
haplessly lose a client's data. Typically, when Windows cannot find
drivers on the client's machine, I will point the search to c:\oldwin or
c:\oldwin\inf or c:\oldwin\system and it will install from there.
I might add that if any of the drivers are corrupt, then the corrupted
drivers will be reinstalled (not good) if you try the above technique.
--gary r. tennesen
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] System Registry Error
> To Steve:
>
> Last month I posted in here similar problem you're having right now. The
> subject line was "Looping Registry Checker." Like me, I strongly believe
> you have a corrupted registry files and if you still have the capability,
I
> would strongly recommend right now to make backups of all your data files
> (ex: word files, dbase, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.) before it's too
late.
> You sound like your registry files are corrupted.
>
> I should say, the problem was very devastating such that I end up
> reformatting my harddrive. I am hoping you have been making back ups of
> your registry files. If not, start copying or making back ups of your
files
> I mentioned above. The only way you can restore your System Registry is
> through your back up copies. Otherwise, all the rest of the experts
agreed
> in my case... I was SOL! I hate to admit it at the time but they were
> right. Another hard lesson learned for me. I sincerely hope your problem
> is not the same as mine. And in your case, I hope I am wrong ... Good
> luck.
>
> Emie DelRosario
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Sills <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 2:23 PM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] System Registry Error
>
>
> > I am encountering an error message when booting up Windows 98 that
reads,
> "Windows Registry Checker, Windows Encountered an Error Accessing the
System
> Registry. Windows will Restart and Repair the System Registry for You."
> The system shuts down and restarts. This has happened everyday for the
past
> 4 days when booting up. Do I need to reinstall the OS? Thanks.
> >
> > Steve
> >
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