Win98 registry problem

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.

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?!?!

check the keys...

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

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

Thanks for help guys.

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

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

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

you could try to search for it...

Win98

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

Either install XP or
Format C:\ will do fine :D

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.

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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.

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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 :p . Saves your time in very efficient and fast way ! It's worth a try .

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

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 ;) .

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

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 ??:D

Win98. Please send me the file.

Thanks

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

Thanks

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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

You can e-mail me.

[email protected]

Thanks

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

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 ??

lol , ok

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

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

Thanks

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

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

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

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

hmm , Is it working now ?

Thanks Pirate,

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

Once again, thanks.

Hi Pirate,

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

Thanks for help.

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 !

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. :(

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

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

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)

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.

OK !;)

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.

Ghost is another issue !

You're ghosting & formatting over one startup registry message?!?!?!

Right try this one before you waste 1/2 your night with that...

1) When you boot up, press the F8 key like mad just right before you get to see the fancy windows 98 logo screen. You should see a dos type menu screen & you'll need to select the safe mode option here.

2) When you get into windows, rather than worrying about those registry keys, windows 98 provides a nicer/frendlier way to get at all the programs which are starting up when windows does - go to the start menu, run command, then type in the box which appears the word msconfig.

3) This is from memory, but I think the last tab is called startup & lists a load of programs & entries with checkboxes beside them. Any programs you recognise like easy cd creator, nero, quicktime, real etc - remove the tick beside them and they won't start the next time your pc does. There are a few which you do need here - I think one is load power profile, another the task scheduler etc so any you're not sure about, take a screenshot & post it here before removing the tick by it.

4) With the programs you know done, reboot the pc & see if that messagebox comes up still...

Hi Admiral Michael, I am using MSN Messenger for years but did not get this type of prolem due to MSN Messenger.

Hi Pirate,

There are 5 main Menu Items, below:
1) Local
2) LPT
3) NetBios
4) Options
5) Quit

1) Local
Three sub items in Local, i.e. Disk, Partition and Check.

Disk has To Disk, To Image and From Image.
Partition has To Partition, To Image and From Image.
Check has Image File and Disk.

2) LPT

LPT has two sub items, i.e. Slave and Master

3) NetBios

NetBios has two sub items, i.e. Slave and Master.

4) Options

Options has following check boxes.

1) Reboot
2) Spanning
3) AutoName
4) Allow 64K FAT Clusters
5) Ignore CRC Errors
6) Override Size Limit

Hi usamaalam ,

Sorry for taking so long to reply , Follow this path :
1-Local --->Partition ------>To Image and then proceed to next wizards , easy stesps ;) .
I hope this would help you out !

One more thing I must say is : First off , install clean copy of win98 and all softwares you need . After you are done , then Ghost it to image .

It's Ok Pirate, I must have to thank you to being with me.

Sure no problem . We are here to help and be helped !:)