Win98 registry problem

[usamaalam]

Hi all,

When I start my computer, a registry error comes and asks to restart the system, then I restart and it corrects the problem and then system works fine. This problem is coming with me very frequently. After one or two successful start, this prolem comes and wastes time.

Is there a way to correct it without re-installing Windows.

Thanks.

[meteor]

hi!

try to remove all of your programs that starts when you start the
computer.. both in the registry and autostart folder.. It might be
one of them that cause the problem?!?!

[DiGiTaIErRoR]

check the keys...

HK_CU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run
and
HK_LM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run

[usamaalam]

No idea about registry. How to check these keys ??

Thanks for help guys.

[meteor]

to check the registry do this->

startmenu->run
type "regedit"
and there u se the registry and can access the keys.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

[usamaalam]

Now I found it, what should I do. But I couldn't find CurrentVersion.

[meteor]

hm.. strange.. which windows version do u use?

you could try to search for it...

[usamaalam]

Win98

[meteor]

ok.. I use win 2k and the key is probebly diffrent in 98..
but it is there some where

[Pirate]

Either install XP or
Format C:\ will do fine

[usamaalam]

ok, I will keep using Windows with this registry error because if I reinstall windows, then I have to re-install all the softwares and I don't want to do this now. I will do this later on.

Anyway, if anyone of you know how to remove this error, please tell me.

Thanks guys.

[Pirate]

Originally posted by usamaalam
ok, I will keep using Windows with this registry error because if I reinstall windows, then I have to re-install all the softwares and I don't want to do this now. I will do this later on.

Anyway, if anyone of you know how to remove this error, please tell me.

Thanks guys.

Well , I've been using Ghost for the last three years . I did have to reinstall the OS and all the software again . Within five minutes or less the OS runs again better than before . Saves your time in very efficient and fast way ! It's worth a try .

[usamaalam]

What is Ghost, please tell me. And how does it work ??

[Pirate]

Ghost is a backup tool that protects your data and OS from disaster ,You don't even need to make a boot disk. File restoration is simple from the comprehensive disk image.

Whenever something wrong happen to your sys , just run Ghost.exe , and after some minutes your sys running back to it's previous state . It restores all kind of files , everything even mouse position .

[usamaalam]

Nice. Where can I find this ?? And what about foratting my hard disk, where will it create the backup of windows and other softwares ??

Thanks

[Pirate]

What OS will you work on ?? If win98 or ME , then I have the file (it's small exe file ) I can send it to you .Will you trust me first ??

[usamaalam]

Win98. Please send me the file.

Thanks

[Pirate]

Originally posted by usamaalam
Win98. Please send me the file.

Thanks

[Pirate]

Sorry the file is 660 K so I can't post it here . Search the web if you didn't find it just let me know !
there are two versions :
1-for XP , Win2000
2-for Win98 , ME

[usamaalam]

You can e-mail me.

[email protected]

Thanks

[Pirate]

Sorry for being late ! too lazy to send emails !
here's the link , it's trial version but complete
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read the manual before start running the file !

[usamaalam]

I am unable to find the exact Ghost trial version for which you are talking about. Can you send me the actual trialsware download link ??

[Pirate]

lol , ok

[Pirate]

you're right , aaaah I can't find it anywhere , only pdfs .
try searching in this site http://www.crackmachine.com/ . If didn't help , then I have to email it to you !

[usamaalam]

Again, this url is not working. Please e-mail me.

Thanks

[Pirate]

Originally posted by usamaalam
Again, this url is not working. Please e-mail me.
Thanks

I just wanted to be available here for other guys . I have to email you then

[Pirate]

remember that standalone file is only for Win98 , Me .
Let me know how it's going !

[usamaalam]

I am using Win98 and recently no programme to switch to another OS.

[Pirate]

hmm , Is it working now ?

[usamaalam]

Thanks Pirate,

I got your mail and I will try. Then I will let you know.

Once again, thanks.

[usamaalam]

Hi Pirate,

I am getting an error while extracting your file "The ZIP FILE is damaged or incomplete....."

Thanks for help.

[Pirate]

No way !
This happens while downloading the file sometimes , try to download it again , and maybe again till you make sure it's really corrupted !

[usamaalam]

Thanks Pirate ,

on the fourth attempt, I ran the file, but still unable to know how to get the backup of windows and other softwares.

[Pirate]

Is the file running now ?? You should get a grey screen under dos ! Did you get that ?

[usamaalam]

Yeah, I ran the application and got the screen with a little menu on the bottom left corner. But don't know how to take the backup, and I dont want to play with it, until I know how to.

Thanks

[Pirate]

Ok , I'm working on XP right now and I can't run that file . So , what I need now is : (I forgot the options of that menu sadly)
Just tell me what that menu consist to refresh my mind so that I can be of help !
(I'll be waiting here)

[usamaalam]

Right now I am not in my home and I also not remembered the options. so I will contact you later on.

Thanks for help.

[Pirate]

OK !

[Admiral Michael]

Do you use MSN Messenger?

Becasue I had a similiar problem and when I ran Norton Win Doctor is found a corrupt registry entry for Messenger. After I removed messenger and the entry I had zero problems.

[Pirate]

Ghost is another issue !