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05-25-2008

"Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:g1d5ij$tlg$1@xxxxxx

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> Want more?
> Or are you researching "quick wit" ?
> You won't find it, you're either born with it, or ( much to your chagrin)
> not.
>
> --
> Hobbes
> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK
> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message
> news:eYViDGtvIHA.2124@xxxxxx

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>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:g1d3un$olf$1@xxxxxx

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>>>I mean, come on.... only the newest PC users don't do backups of
>>>data....its as old an idea as the PC itself.
>>> The morons whom ruin their PC's with idiotic toolbars and free programs
>>> don't stand to lose any real data.
>>> The might lose pics of their girlfriend, or mommy, but if they weren't
>>> smart enough to copy that stuff to cd/usb stick....well, they learned a
>>> hard lesson.
>>> One that maybe they will take to heart.
>>> My PC runs fine...yet sfc / scannow won't even complete.
>>> If it doesn't work on a good computer...it doesn't work on any.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Hobbes
>>> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK
>>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uXqZH4svIHA.3500@xxxxxx
>>>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>>> news:g1d2h9$jsg$1@xxxxxx
>>>>> sfc / scannow never works...only a lunatic offers that as a
>>>>> suggestion.
>>>>> It is a broken piece of crap.
>>>>> With my backups, and installation disk...I would be already up and
>>>>> running....as maybe the OP already is.
>>>>> But...I know how to use a PC....And MVP cut and paste answers are
>>>>> beyomd actual usage.
>>>>> SFC.... what a useless three letter word
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Hobbes
>>>>> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK
>>>>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OnyGLssvIHA.2292@xxxxxx
>>>>>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:g1d03a$c0o$1@xxxxxx
>>>>>>> Its a MVP ... not really sure what they "know".
>>>>>>> Not much, from what I see.
>>>>>>> They can copy and paste...must be that online course they took.
>>>>>>> Or they use Video Doctor...or PC doctor...whatever that rediculous
>>>>>>> course on TV is.
>>>>>>> They are funny...give them that.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Hobbes
>>>>>>> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK
>>>>>>> "philo" <philo@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:u152lWsvIHA.5472@xxxxxx
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:OOZ$9eqvIHA.552@xxxxxx
>>>>>>>>> Classic example of what may happen if one uses a
>>>>>>>>> so-called registry cleaner. All you can do now is
>>>>>>>>> reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows Vista.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> That's an absurd answer!
>>>>>>>> Chances are a system restore will un-do the damage.
>>>>>>>> It's certainly the first thing to try
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Carey Frisch
>>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP
>>>>>>>>> Windows Desktop Experience -
>>>>>>>>> Windows Vista Enthusiast
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Cluelessnoob" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:180a08b01e33c61de46f556656ae9abc@xxxxxx-gateway.com...
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I installed a new registry cleaner, RegCure I think, ran it,
>>>>>>>>> cleaned
>>>>>>>>> like 12k errors, more than I thought I should have, turned off my
>>>>>>>>> computer and went to bed. I come back and its acting like windows
>>>>>>>>> 2000!
>>>>>>>>> None of the services are working, I can't access the backups I
>>>>>>>>> made, and
>>>>>>>>> I can't use the system restore because the... host program wont
>>>>>>>>> respond,
>>>>>>>>> or something... I ran safe mode and got SOME of the drivers
>>>>>>>>> working
>>>>>>>>> again, as I thought I would, so it sort of seems my computer has
>>>>>>>>> amnesia... Does anyone know how I can get more services to work
>>>>>>>>> without
>>>>>>>>> reformatting my computer? I wouldnt mind that if i could even get
>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>> disk drives to work... Help would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Cluelessnoob
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> OK, so what do you suggest that the OP does next?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Maybe place his drive in another machine and get his important files
>>>>>> off of it?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Then maybe run sfc /scannow being as system restore is crippled?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Trouble is that SFC can only do so much, do you agree?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Now what? Use his complete system backup?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Maybe you should ask if the OP has one?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Doubtful though, because the OP would have tried that already..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I started the ball rolling.. now you finish by giving the OP an idea
>>>>>> of what he can do. Carey has already suggested something, most likely
>>>>>> what the OP will have to do.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Mike Hall - MVP
>>>>>> How to construct a good post..
>>>>>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
>>>>>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc
>>>>>> Mike's Window - My Blog..
>>>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SFC doesn't fix a lot of things, and when used to fix problems beyond
>>>> its range, it seems not to work at all. no real fault of SFC, eh..
>>>>
>>>> Your backups and installation media will be of less use to the OP than
>>>> SFC, so what do you suggest the OP does?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Mike Hall - MVP
>>>> How to construct a good post..
>>>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
>>>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc
>>>> Mike's Window - My Blog..
>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>

>>
>>
>> You would be surprised at how many do not back up anything, and pictures
>> extend beyond girlfriends..
>>
>> BTW, you should get your PC fixed by somebody who knows what they are
>> doing.. maybe a 12 year old could help you..
>>
>> SFC runs fine on mine..
>>
>>
>> --
>> Mike Hall - MVP
>> How to construct a good post..
>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc
>> Mike's Window - My Blog..
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

>

Want more from you? You have nothing to offer of any value other than cheap
insults..

--
Mike Hall - MVP
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05-25-2008	#26 (permalink)
Mike Hall - MVP n/a posts	Re: I broke my registry, I think... "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:g1d5ij$tlg$1@xxxxxx Quote: > Want more? > Or are you researching "quick wit" ? > You won't find it, you're either born with it, or ( much to your chagrin) > not. > > -- > Hobbes > Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK > "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message > news:eYViDGtvIHA.2124@xxxxxx Quote: >> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:g1d3un$olf$1@xxxxxx Quote: >>>I mean, come on.... only the newest PC users don't do backups of >>>data....its as old an idea as the PC itself. >>> The morons whom ruin their PC's with idiotic toolbars and free programs >>> don't stand to lose any real data. >>> The might lose pics of their girlfriend, or mommy, but if they weren't >>> smart enough to copy that stuff to cd/usb stick....well, they learned a >>> hard lesson. >>> One that maybe they will take to heart. >>> My PC runs fine...yet sfc / scannow won't even complete. >>> If it doesn't work on a good computer...it doesn't work on any. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Hobbes >>> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK >>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message >>> news:uXqZH4svIHA.3500@xxxxxx >>>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>> news:g1d2h9$jsg$1@xxxxxx >>>>> sfc / scannow never works...only a lunatic offers that as a >>>>> suggestion. >>>>> It is a broken piece of crap. >>>>> With my backups, and installation disk...I would be already up and >>>>> running....as maybe the OP already is. >>>>> But...I know how to use a PC....And MVP cut and paste answers are >>>>> beyomd actual usage. >>>>> SFC.... what a useless three letter word >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Hobbes >>>>> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK >>>>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:OnyGLssvIHA.2292@xxxxxx >>>>>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>>>> news:g1d03a$c0o$1@xxxxxx >>>>>>> Its a MVP ... not really sure what they "know". >>>>>>> Not much, from what I see. >>>>>>> They can copy and paste...must be that online course they took. >>>>>>> Or they use Video Doctor...or PC doctor...whatever that rediculous >>>>>>> course on TV is. >>>>>>> They are funny...give them that. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Hobbes >>>>>>> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK >>>>>>> "philo" <philo@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:u152lWsvIHA.5472@xxxxxx >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:OOZ$9eqvIHA.552@xxxxxx >>>>>>>>> Classic example of what may happen if one uses a >>>>>>>>> so-called registry cleaner. All you can do now is >>>>>>>>> reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows Vista. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> That's an absurd answer! >>>>>>>> Chances are a system restore will un-do the damage. >>>>>>>> It's certainly the first thing to try >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Carey Frisch >>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP >>>>>>>>> Windows Desktop Experience - >>>>>>>>> Windows Vista Enthusiast >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> --------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Cluelessnoob" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:180a08b01e33c61de46f556656ae9abc@xxxxxx-gateway.com... >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I installed a new registry cleaner, RegCure I think, ran it, >>>>>>>>> cleaned >>>>>>>>> like 12k errors, more than I thought I should have, turned off my >>>>>>>>> computer and went to bed. I come back and its acting like windows >>>>>>>>> 2000! >>>>>>>>> None of the services are working, I can't access the backups I >>>>>>>>> made, and >>>>>>>>> I can't use the system restore because the... host program wont >>>>>>>>> respond, >>>>>>>>> or something... I ran safe mode and got SOME of the drivers >>>>>>>>> working >>>>>>>>> again, as I thought I would, so it sort of seems my computer has >>>>>>>>> amnesia... Does anyone know how I can get more services to work >>>>>>>>> without >>>>>>>>> reformatting my computer? I wouldnt mind that if i could even get >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> disk drives to work... Help would be greatly appreciated. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Cluelessnoob >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> OK, so what do you suggest that the OP does next? >>>>>> >>>>>> Maybe place his drive in another machine and get his important files >>>>>> off of it? >>>>>> >>>>>> Then maybe run sfc /scannow being as system restore is crippled? >>>>>> >>>>>> Trouble is that SFC can only do so much, do you agree? >>>>>> >>>>>> Now what? Use his complete system backup? >>>>>> >>>>>> Maybe you should ask if the OP has one? >>>>>> >>>>>> Doubtful though, because the OP would have tried that already.. >>>>>> >>>>>> I started the ball rolling.. now you finish by giving the OP an idea >>>>>> of what he can do. Carey has already suggested something, most likely >>>>>> what the OP will have to do. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Mike Hall - MVP >>>>>> How to construct a good post.. >>>>>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>>>>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc >>>>>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> SFC doesn't fix a lot of things, and when used to fix problems beyond >>>> its range, it seems not to work at all. no real fault of SFC, eh.. >>>> >>>> Your backups and installation media will be of less use to the OP than >>>> SFC, so what do you suggest the OP does? >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mike Hall - MVP >>>> How to construct a good post.. >>>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc >>>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> You would be surprised at how many do not back up anything, and pictures >> extend beyond girlfriends.. >> >> BTW, you should get your PC fixed by somebody who knows what they are >> doing.. maybe a 12 year old could help you.. >> >> SFC runs fine on mine.. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hall - MVP >> How to construct a good post.. >> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >> http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc >> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >> >> >> >> >> > Want more from you? You have nothing to offer of any value other than cheap insults.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
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