Vista - Registry Corrupted?

On Aug 6, 10:49 pm, "Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote:
> "davegthomas" <davegthom...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> > On Aug 6, 8:48 pm, Tom Porterfield <tppor...@mvps.org> wrote:
> >> davegthomas wrote:
> >> > Vista Ultimate 32bit user.
>
> >> > The registry entry:
>
> >> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\USBPRINT
>
> >> > contains an entry for my printer (Lexmark Z65) which does not work in
> >> > Vista. I have tried to delete this entry but only receive this
> >> > message:
>
> >> > Cannot delete LemarkLexmark_Z65: Error while deleting key.
>
> >> > I have tried in Safe mode - no change
> >> > I have exported the key , made amendments but it cannot import the
> >> > key.
>
> >> > Is there any way to remove this key without having to reinstall Vista?
>
> >> Just make the change under HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBPRINT.
> >> --
> >> Tom Porterfield- Hide quoted text -
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> >> - Show quoted text -
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> > Thank you Spirit & Tom unfortunately the printer is not listed in
> > Control Panel - Printers and when I use Tom's alternative address I
> > get the same reply as before!
>
> > More suggestions please.
>
> > P.S. I have checked the ownership of this key and it is me!!!
>
> If it's not listed in Printers, then it is not installed or properly
> installed. The Lexmark site does not list this printer as compatible with
> Vista:http://tinyurl.com/yqjlh4http://tinyurl.com/2d8wh
>
> Hence, this might be some sort of compatibility issue.
>
> I'm not sure if you can bring up regedit in Safe Mode but you might try
> accomplishing this task there. Boot the system start tapping F8 and choose
> Safe Mode at the menu.
>
> If that doesn't resolve it, it may be a security issue and turning off UAC
> might resolve it. Boot to the Vista Desktop, open Control Panel, go to
> Users, click Turn User Account Control On or Off, turn it off and then see
> if you can perform the task as desired. NOTE: you should turn UAC back on
> after you've finished.
>
> --
> Michael Solomon
> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> DTS-L.Org:http://www.dts-l.org/- Hide quoted text -
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Regedit does work in safe mode as I previously stated and I already
have UAC off.

On Aug 6, 11:03 pm, "Cal Bear '66" <x...@xxx.org> wrote:
> How about running regedit.exe "elevated"?
>
> Type regedit.exe in the Start Search box above the Start Orb, and when it
> appears at the top, right click, and select "Run as Administrator"?
>
> --
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> GO BEARS!
>
> "Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
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> > "davegthomas" <davegthom...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:1186435681.251466.309770@o61g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> >> On Aug 6, 8:48 pm, Tom Porterfield <tppor...@mvps.org> wrote:
> >>> davegthomas wrote:
> >>> > Vista Ultimate 32bit user.
>
> >>> > The registry entry:
>
> >>> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\USBPRINT
>
> >>> > contains an entry for my printer (Lexmark Z65) which does not work in
> >>> > Vista. I have tried to delete this entry but only receive this
> >>> > message:
>
> >>> > Cannot delete LemarkLexmark_Z65: Error while deleting key.
>
> >>> > I have tried in Safe mode - no change
> >>> > I have exported the key , made amendments but it cannot import the
> >>> > key.
>
> >>> > Is there any way to remove this key without having to reinstall Vista?
>
> >>> Just make the change under HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBPRINT.
> >>> --
> >>> Tom Porterfield- Hide quoted text -
>
> >>> - Show quoted text -
>
> >> Thank you Spirit & Tom unfortunately the printer is not listed in
> >> Control Panel - Printers and when I use Tom's alternative address I
> >> get the same reply as before!
>
> >> More suggestions please.
>
> >> P.S. I have checked the ownership of this key and it is me!!!
>
> > If it's not listed in Printers, then it is not installed or properly
> > installed. The Lexmark site does not list this printer as compatible with
> > Vista:
> >http://tinyurl.com/yqjlh4
> >http://tinyurl.com/2d8wh
>
> > Hence, this might be some sort of compatibility issue.
>
> > I'm not sure if you can bring up regedit in Safe Mode but you might try
> > accomplishing this task there. Boot the system start tapping F8 and choose
> > Safe Mode at the menu.
>
> > If that doesn't resolve it, it may be a security issue and turning off UAC
> > might resolve it. Boot to the Vista Desktop, open Control Panel, go to Users,
> > click Turn User Account Control On or Off, turn it off and then see if you can
> > perform the task as desired. NOTE: you should turn UAC back on after you've
> > finished.
>
> > --
> > Michael Solomon
> > Backup is a PC user's best friend
> > DTS-L.Org:http://www.dts-l.org/- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Done that,

On Aug 6, 11:34 pm, "Cal Bear '66" <x...@xxx.org> wrote:
> Another (random) thought:
>
> Control Panel > Printers > File > Run as Administrator > Server Properties... >
> Drivers tab, is the printer listed there and can be removed there?
>
> --
> I Bleed Blue and Gold
> GO BEARS!
>
> "Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
>
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> > "Cal Bear '66" <x...@xxx.org> wrote in message
> >news:erb1bWH2HHA.5884@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> How about running regedit.exe "elevated"?
>
> >> Type regedit.exe in the Start Search box above the Start Orb, and when it
> >> appears at the top, right click, and select "Run as Administrator"?
>
> >> --
> >> I Bleed Blue and Gold
> >> GO BEARS!
>
> >> "Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
> >>news:uqFv1OH2HHA.5740@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> >>> "davegthomas" <davegthom...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:1186435681.251466.309770@o61g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> >>>> On Aug 6, 8:48 pm, Tom Porterfield <tppor...@mvps.org> wrote:
> >>>>> davegthomas wrote:
> >>>>> > Vista Ultimate 32bit user.
>
> >>>>> > The registry entry:
>
> >>>>> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\USBPRINT
>
> >>>>> > contains an entry for my printer (Lexmark Z65) which does not work in
> >>>>> > Vista. I have tried to delete this entry but only receive this
> >>>>> > message:
>
> >>>>> > Cannot delete LemarkLexmark_Z65: Error while deleting key.
>
> >>>>> > I have tried in Safe mode - no change
> >>>>> > I have exported the key , made amendments but it cannot import the
> >>>>> > key.
>
> >>>>> > Is there any way to remove this key without having to reinstall Vista?
>
> >>>>> Just make the change under HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBPRINT.
> >>>>> --
> >>>>> Tom Porterfield- Hide quoted text -
>
> >>>>> - Show quoted text -
>
> >>>> Thank you Spirit & Tom unfortunately the printer is not listed in
> >>>> Control Panel - Printers and when I use Tom's alternative address I
> >>>> get the same reply as before!
>
> >>>> More suggestions please.
>
> >>>> P.S. I have checked the ownership of this key and it is me!!!
>
> >>> If it's not listed in Printers, then it is not installed or properly
> >>> installed. The Lexmark site does not list this printer as compatible with
> >>> Vista:
> >>>http://tinyurl.com/yqjlh4
> >>>http://tinyurl.com/2d8wh
>
> >>> Hence, this might be some sort of compatibility issue.
>
> >>> I'm not sure if you can bring up regedit in Safe Mode but you might try
> >>> accomplishing this task there. Boot the system start tapping F8 and choose
> >>> Safe Mode at the menu.
>
> >>> If that doesn't resolve it, it may be a security issue and turning off UAC
> >>> might resolve it. Boot to the Vista Desktop, open Control Panel, go to
> >>> Users, click Turn User Account Control On or Off, turn it off and then see
> >>> if you can perform the task as desired. NOTE: you should turn UAC back on
> >>> after you've finished.
>
> >>> --
> >>> Michael Solomon
> >>> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> >>> DTS-L.Org:http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> > I assumed that had been tried, Cal, as you had already made the suggestion. I
> > was figuring, if all else fails, turn off UAC!<G>
>
> > I'm also thinking the issue may be complicated by a possible forced install
> > given that I didn't find the printer listed as compatible at the Lexmark
> > website; hence, a compatibility situation may in part be driving the issue.
>
> > --
> > Michael Solomon
> > Backup is a PC user's best friend
> > DTS-L.Org:http://www.dts-l.org/- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

No I am afraid it is not listed there either ONLY in the registry!

Hi,
I had the same problem with an entry for my HP scanner 4570c which i could
not delelte.
The following did do it.
http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/PsTools.zip
Extract only: psexec.exe & pdh.dll (if possible under C:\ root!).
PS: i had to download it within the usermap/account...

Push the Start button and look for : CMD.exe and run it as ADmin

Typ : psexec -s -i c:\windows\regedit.exe
Hereafter you can delete any key

If you do not want to perform that one did you try to use a system restore
just before the problem took place.
A good custom is before you do any install is to make a manual system
restore point so you can step back on anytime.

regards
Huib


"davegthomas" <davegthomas1@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:1186428286.360433.105630@19g2000hsx.googlegroups.com...
> Vista Ultimate 32bit user.
>
> The registry entry:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\USBPRINT
>
> contains an entry for my printer (Lexmark Z65) which does not work in
> Vista. I have tried to delete this entry but only receive this
> message:
>
> Cannot delete LemarkLexmark_Z65: Error while deleting key.
>
> I have tried in Safe mode - no change
> I have exported the key , made amendments but it cannot import the
> key.
>
> Is there any way to remove this key without having to reinstall Vista?
>

On Aug 7, 8:37 am, "Huib" <anonym...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> I had the same problem with an entry for my HP scanner 4570c which i could
> not delelte.
> The following did do it.http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/PsTools.zip
> Extract only: psexec.exe & pdh.dll (if possible under C:\ root!).
> PS: i had to download it within the usermap/account...
>
> Push the Start button and look for : CMD.exe and run it as ADmin
>
> Typ : psexec -s -i c:\windows\regedit.exe
> Hereafter you can delete any key
>
> If you do not want to perform that one did you try to use a system restore
> just before the problem took place.
> A good custom is before you do any install is to make a manual system
> restore point so you can step back on anytime.
>
> regards
> Huib
>
> "davegthomas" <davegthom...@gmail.com> schreef in berichtnews:1186428286.360433.105630@19g2000hsx.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Vista Ultimate 32bit user.
>
> > The registry entry:
>
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\USBPRINT
>
> > contains an entry for my printer (Lexmark Z65) which does not work in
> > Vista. I have tried to delete this entry but only receive this
> > message:
>
> > Cannot delete LemarkLexmark_Z65: Error while deleting key.
>
> > I have tried in Safe mode - no change
> > I have exported the key , made amendments but it cannot import the
> > key.
>
> > Is there any way to remove this key without having to reinstall Vista?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Huib you are a Star!!!

I was certain that there had to be a way.

Thanks very much.