Thanks Larry & Russ--
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Fisk" <[log in to unmask]>


> Paul;
> There is a backup of this file in C:\windows\repair
> Here is a microsoft article on how to restore a corrupted registry that
> applys to your problem:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545
>
>
Problem is, as Russ mentioned, the OEM nature of the installation.
I have yet (as of 5:10 PM 01/05/05) to hear whether my client has
located the correct HP System Restore Disk(s) for his laptop. I suspect
they may be necessary. My only other option (given the information
provided by the MS KB article to which I was referred) may be
to use an interesting little Admin password reset utility that runs
a 'mini' version of Linux providing access to the NT file system.
Perhaps I can copy the c:\windows\repair\system file to the
c:\windows\system32\config folder using it? If I can't run a repair
setup from the HP disk(s), this may be my best recourse.
[Now where did I put the cigars, roosters, rum and incense, mon?]
Thanks for the input.

Paul A. Shippert
Utilitarian
Margaret Brent Middle School
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