Corrupt Registry....

Post by **Derek** » Sat Apr 26, 2003 10:00 am

I think there's a feature in Windows to scan and (try to) repair the registry, but I'm not sure where it is. I'll take a look for it.

kuun · Post by **kuun** » Sat Apr 26, 2003 12:10 pm

scanreg.exe

the_flames · Post by **the_flames** » Sat Apr 26, 2003 10:29 pm

scanreg is for 98 and ME , xp automatically fixes the registry , but if it's a big error it will just fall over

nullshark · Post by **nullshark** » Sun Apr 27, 2003 3:29 am

First, I'd try System Restore.

When my XP registry ate it, I booted into Windows98 (dual boot) and copied all the files from x:\windows\repair into x:\windows\system32. It let me boot and run XP, though I had to reinstall most of my software, again. (the registry files in the repair folder are created when you first install XP).

The instructions on this page show you how to use the recovery console to do the above, if you don't dual boot):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm

Post by **Derek** » Sun Apr 27, 2003 12:07 pm

eek! The first thing I do in XP is turn off System Restore

the_flames · Post by **the_flames** » Sun Apr 27, 2003 8:37 pm

Derek wrote:eek! The first thing I do in XP is turn off System Restore

I maye a restore point straight after installing the drivers then I turn it off for good