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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:OOZ$9eqvIHA.552@xxxxxx Quote: > 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 Quote: > -- > Carey Frisch > Microsoft MVP > Windows Desktop Experience - > Windows Vista Enthusiast > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > "Cluelessnoob" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message Quote: > > 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 |
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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... 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 Quote: > > "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:OOZ$9eqvIHA.552@xxxxxx Quote: >> 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 > Quote: >> -- >> Carey Frisch >> Microsoft MVP >> Windows Desktop Experience - >> Windows Vista Enthusiast >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> "Cluelessnoob" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message Quote: >> >> 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 > |
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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... If you bothered to read the OP's post, he already tried System Restore and it failed. Have you a solution? -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience - Windows Vista Enthusiast --------------------------------------------------------------- "philo" <philo@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:u152lWsvIHA.5472@xxxxxx "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:OOZ$9eqvIHA.552@xxxxxx Quote: > 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 Quote: > -- > Carey Frisch > Microsoft MVP > Windows Desktop Experience - > Windows Vista Enthusiast > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > "Cluelessnoob" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message Quote: > > 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 |
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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista? http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...4be5e1033.mspx Windows Vista Repair Options http://vistasupport.mvps.org/windows...ir_options.htm Repair A Vista Installation Using The Upgrade Option Of The Vista DVD http://vistasupport.mvps.org/repair_..._vista_dvd.htm -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience - Windows Vista Enthusiast --------------------------------------------------------------- "Cluelessnoob" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:a5ca4c49f0afbecc23aa29865a02a440@xxxxxx-gateway.com... I realize I screwed up, but since I already restored partial function to my computer I think there's something I can do. At the very least I need to gain access to my hardware management, which is all blank even though all the data still exists, to activate my CD drives so I can save some of my data. Someone out there must be able to help... -- Cluelessnoob |
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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:g1d03a$c0o$1@xxxxxx Quote: > 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 Quote: >> >> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:OOZ$9eqvIHA.552@xxxxxx Quote: >>> 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 >> Quote: >>> -- >>> Carey Frisch >>> Microsoft MVP >>> Windows Desktop Experience - >>> Windows Vista Enthusiast >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> "Cluelessnoob" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message Quote: >>> >>> 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 |
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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... 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 Quote: > "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:g1d03a$c0o$1@xxxxxx Quote: >> 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 Quote: >>> >>> "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 > > > > |
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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... You didn't start the ball rolling...when has sfc fixed any system? Backups are the way to go....reinstallation is way faster than asking the idiots here anyting. Wouldn't you agree? -- Hobbes Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message news:OnyGLssvIHA.2292@xxxxxx Quote: > "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:g1d03a$c0o$1@xxxxxx Quote: >> 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 Quote: >>> >>> "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 > > > > |
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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:g1d2h9$jsg$1@xxxxxx Quote: > sfc / scannow never works...only a lunatic offers that as a suggestion. > It is a broken piece of crap. > With my backups, and installation disk...I would be already up and > running....as maybe the OP already is. > But...I know how to use a PC....And MVP cut and paste answers are beyomd > actual usage. > SFC.... what a useless three letter word > > -- > Hobbes > Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK > "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message > news:OnyGLssvIHA.2292@xxxxxx Quote: >> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:g1d03a$c0o$1@xxxxxx Quote: >>> 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 |
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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... I suggest if his PC is unusable to reinstall....he may lose some pron email and pics...but anyone creating real work already knows how to do backups. Unless he is 12, then you can probably help him. -- Hobbes Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message news:uXqZH4svIHA.3500@xxxxxx Quote: > "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:g1d2h9$jsg$1@xxxxxx Quote: >> sfc / scannow never works...only a lunatic offers that as a suggestion. >> It is a broken piece of crap. >> With my backups, and installation disk...I would be already up and >> running....as maybe the OP already is. >> But...I know how to use a PC....And MVP cut and paste answers are beyomd >> actual usage. >> SFC.... what a useless three letter word >> >> -- >> Hobbes >> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK >> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message >> news:OnyGLssvIHA.2292@xxxxxx Quote: >>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:g1d03a$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 > > > > |
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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... 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 Quote: > "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:g1d2h9$jsg$1@xxxxxx Quote: >> sfc / scannow never works...only a lunatic offers that as a suggestion. >> It is a broken piece of crap. >> With my backups, and installation disk...I would be already up and >> running....as maybe the OP already is. >> But...I know how to use a PC....And MVP cut and paste answers are beyomd >> actual usage. >> SFC.... what a useless three letter word >> >> -- >> Hobbes >> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK >> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message >> news:OnyGLssvIHA.2292@xxxxxx Quote: >>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:g1d03a$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 > > > > |
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