This is a correction only - please note that line 4) below should be:
4) At the A:\ prompt type: SCANREG/restore, and press enter.
(not SCANDISK/restore as it now shows)
Sorry about the typo - it would only have returned an error message.
Al Thompson
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> Assuming you're running Win98, it's easy to restore a "good copy" of your registry using your boot disk.
Win98
> automatically keeps 5 copies of your registry from various dates. If your registry becomes corrupt, try this
> to restore a good copy: (Assuming you have NOT rebooted 5 times since the registry became corrupted,
> otherwise, all copies may be corrupted.)
>
> 1) Shut down your PC
> 2) Insert your Win98 boot disk and start your PC
> 3) Use your down arrow key and choose option 4 "Minimal boot", then press enter
> 4) At the A:\ prompt type: scandisk/restore, and press enter.
> (you could also type: scanreg /? for other options)
> 5) Highlight whichever "rbxxx.cab" file is dated closest to, but dated before your registry became corrupt.
> 6) With "Restore" highlighted, press enter (left/right arrow keys to select)
> 7) When registry is restored, remove your boot disk, shut down, then start your PC.
>
> *A few things to keep in mind when using this method*
>
> - Depending on how old the rbxxx.cab file is that you restore, some of your work may NOT be recovered, and
> some programs *may* need to be re-installed.
> - Your virus scan program will probably need to be updated (DAT files).
> - Your active desktop will probably need to be restored.
> hth
>
> Al Thompson
> --------------
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jagpal S.Tiwana"
> Subject: [PCSOFT] Corrupt registry.
>
> > I hv been saving registry regularly, but with programs that run in Windows.
> > Someone here suggested that i can save it run> regedit almost every day if
> > I like.
> > The other day my registry got corrupted. I could not start windows. So I
> > got stuck.
> > Can we save it in DOS or preferable on a bootup floppy.
> > Pl advise
> >
> > With best regards,
>
> > Jagpal S Tiwana
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