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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:g1d3df$mp0$1@xxxxxx Quote: >I suggest if his PC is unusable to reinstall....he may lose some pron email >and pics...but anyone creating real work already knows how to do backups. > Unless he is 12, then you can probably help him. > > -- > Hobbes > Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK Which is exactly what Carey suggested. So you actually have nothing more to offer than just being insulting then? -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx |
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05-25-2008
| #22 (permalink) |
| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:g1d3un$olf$1@xxxxxx Quote: >I mean, come on.... only the newest PC users don't do backups of >data....its as old an idea as the PC itself. > The morons whom ruin their PC's with idiotic toolbars and free programs > don't stand to lose any real data. > The might lose pics of their girlfriend, or mommy, but if they weren't > smart enough to copy that stuff to cd/usb stick....well, they learned a > hard lesson. > One that maybe they will take to heart. > My PC runs fine...yet sfc / scannow won't even complete. > If it doesn't work on a good computer...it doesn't work on any. > > > -- > Hobbes > Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK > "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message > news:uXqZH4svIHA.3500@xxxxxx Quote: >> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:g1d2h9$jsg$1@xxxxxx Quote: >>> sfc / scannow never works...only a lunatic offers that as a suggestion. >>> It is a broken piece of crap. >>> With my backups, and installation disk...I would be already up and >>> running....as maybe the OP already is. >>> But...I know how to use a PC....And MVP cut and paste answers are beyomd >>> actual usage. >>> SFC.... what a useless three letter word >>> >>> -- >>> Hobbes >>> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK >>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message >>> news:OnyGLssvIHA.2292@xxxxxx >>>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>> news:g1d03a$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 |
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05-25-2008
| #23 (permalink) |
| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... But I'm not an MVP...am I? I am tho a Tiger Extraordinaire ... and it was not the reg cleaner that messed him up...but what lead up to that point. I have yet to see a viable key be deleted by a reg cleaner...never on my PC. But its easier to blame some program than the misuse of a PC by its user. They always blame the last BS program that comes to mind....especially when prodded that such programs RUIN PC's. They don't ruin PC's ... click/install/everything users do. -- Hobbes Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message news:eDz8zEtvIHA.2188@xxxxxx Quote: > "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:g1d3df$mp0$1@xxxxxx Quote: >>I suggest if his PC is unusable to reinstall....he may lose some pron >>email and pics...but anyone creating real work already knows how to do >>backups. >> Unless he is 12, then you can probably help him. >> >> -- >> Hobbes >> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK > > > Which is exactly what Carey suggested. So you actually have nothing more > to offer than just being insulting then? > > -- > Mike Hall - MVP > How to construct a good post.. > http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm > How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. > http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc > Mike's Window - My Blog.. > http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx > > > > |
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05-25-2008
| #24 (permalink) |
| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... My PC runs fine...your 12 year old wife can stay in the basement. -- Hobbes Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message news:eYViDGtvIHA.2124@xxxxxx Quote: > "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:g1d3un$olf$1@xxxxxx Quote: >>I mean, come on.... only the newest PC users don't do backups of >>data....its as old an idea as the PC itself. >> The morons whom ruin their PC's with idiotic toolbars and free programs >> don't stand to lose any real data. >> The might lose pics of their girlfriend, or mommy, but if they weren't >> smart enough to copy that stuff to cd/usb stick....well, they learned a >> hard lesson. >> One that maybe they will take to heart. >> My PC runs fine...yet sfc / scannow won't even complete. >> If it doesn't work on a good computer...it doesn't work on any. >> >> >> -- >> Hobbes >> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK >> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message >> news:uXqZH4svIHA.3500@xxxxxx Quote: >>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:g1d2h9$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 > > > > > |
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05-25-2008
| #25 (permalink) |
| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... 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$1@xxxxxx Quote: >>I mean, come on.... only the newest PC users don't do backups of >>data....its as old an idea as the PC itself. >> The morons whom ruin their PC's with idiotic toolbars and free programs >> don't stand to lose any real data. >> The might lose pics of their girlfriend, or mommy, but if they weren't >> smart enough to copy that stuff to cd/usb stick....well, they learned a >> hard lesson. >> One that maybe they will take to heart. >> My PC runs fine...yet sfc / scannow won't even complete. >> If it doesn't work on a good computer...it doesn't work on any. >> >> >> -- >> Hobbes >> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK >> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message >> news:uXqZH4svIHA.3500@xxxxxx Quote: >>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:g1d2h9$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 > > > > > |
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05-25-2008
| #26 (permalink) |
| | 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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05-25-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... At least I don't propagate the sfc myth. Vista installs fast ... why wait hours for a fix when reinstallation takes 30 minutes? It has nothing to do with the registry tho...people hunting for registry repairs have already boffed their PC...that is why the are trying reg repairs. sfc / scannow does produce an enormous log ... but nothing of value -- Hobbes Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message news:e7uKNZtvIHA.1504@xxxxxx Quote: > "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$1@xxxxxx >>>>I mean, come on.... only the newest PC users don't do backups of >>>>data....its as old an idea as the PC itself. >>>> The morons whom ruin their PC's with idiotic toolbars and free programs >>>> don't stand to lose any real data. >>>> The might lose pics of their girlfriend, or mommy, but if they weren't >>>> smart enough to copy that stuff to cd/usb stick....well, they learned a >>>> hard lesson. >>>> One that maybe they will take to heart. >>>> My PC runs fine...yet sfc / scannow won't even complete. >>>> If it doesn't work on a good computer...it doesn't work on any. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Hobbes >>>> Tiger Extraordinaire/ TDTK, QZ,MissAK >>>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message >>>> news:uXqZH4svIHA.3500@xxxxxx >>>>> "Hobbes" <Hobbes@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>>> news:g1d2h9$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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05-26-2008
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| Windows Vista x64 Ultimate | Re: I broke my registry, I think...  Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbes  At least I don't propagate the sfc myth. Vista installs fast ... why wait hours for a fix when reinstallation takes 30 minutes? It has nothing to do with the registry tho...people hunting for registry repairs have already boffed their PC...that is why the are trying reg repairs. sfc / scannow does produce an enormous log ... but nothing of value SFC is the "System File Checker", and it does work - IF you have one or more corrupted/missing Windows System files. It never has and never will fix a corrupted registry. Only a System Restore can do that. And what stripped down version of Vista are you installing in 30 minutes? I've installed Vista over that past year onto more computers than I care to remember, and to date my record installation time is a little over an hour. Now, with the recent relase of Vista SP1, an additional hour is added to that installation time. |
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05-26-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... "Cluelessnoob" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:a5ca4c49f0afbecc23aa29865a02a440@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > 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... > > You must have missed my reply ... Try a system restore! If that does not work... then slave the drive to another machine and backup your data before you try any of the more drastic means of recovery. |
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05-27-2008
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| | Re: I broke my registry, I think... Chances are that the OP also mentioned that he\she also cannot access System Restore. Carey's answer was exactly what can happen when using ANY automated Registry Cleaning Tool. If you do not know the Registry then DO NOT touch it. -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "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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