What is the registry and how do i modify it?
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the registry is the basis of your operating system it is allright to use a program such as registry mechanic to find and repair problems but unless you are an expert don't even think about trying to modify it the blue screen of death will be your reward
764758
You know that there are usually files that are installed elsewhere.  There are also changes to the registry.  Even if you copy the programs over, I doubt they will run.  You best bet is to get the CD's they were installed from, if they were.
858439
If you are using windows xp then run system restore to restore your computer at a previous point before you ran registry editor. \nstart > all programs > accessories > system tools > system restore\nYou should make a backup of registry before you use any registry cleaning program. In that case you can safely go back to the previous setting.\nTo manually backup registry.\nClick on start > run\nType regedit\npress ok\nIn the registry editor press\nFile > Export \nGive a name. The registry settings file is saved in My Documents folder by default.\nYou can use File > Import and select the file to go back to your old settings.
460123
buy some registry cleaner?
146939
These :\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_registry
927647
Depending on how bad your registry is damaged, scanreg may take care of your problem. Here are two Microsoft articles that will explain how to use the command.\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/221512\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/183887/EN-US/
741514
Get an external registry editor like registrar it's much more powerful than the microsoft default one. \n\nGet it here http://www.resplendence.com/download/rrtri.exe
1025018
read the following. but you'll need someone there that can change your computer's registry. don't do it yourself unless you absolutely know what you are doing. you could stop windows from working.\n\nhttp://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/
895277
Simply put, if you have no experience in using the registry, then NO. BUT - you could uninstall your applications and re-install on a different drive...just make sure you do a full unistall (not keeping any user settings) or you'll end up with problems.
810909
Just delete it's folder (should be under c:&#92;program files&#92;) best to get a friend to do it for you and while he/she is at it, tell him/her to delete the registry entries for the same too...
603409
Why would you have registry problems in the first place, many of these registry fixing programs are nothing more than a way to get your money. If you try to do it yourself you can run Regedit from your RUN command line...but back it up first!\n\nUsually the programs you are speaking of find a small portion of a program that is no longer in your computer and is referenced in your registry...this WILL NOT CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS. Virtually every single program leaves a trace of itself in your registry, don't worry about it!!
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Modifying the windows registry may cause serious problems that may even require u to re-install windows. Hence u should use registry with extreme caution.\nWhile editing, there is no way to undo any changes u make...\n\ndownload registry backup from Download.com..\n\n\n\nHave a nice day...........
545331
go into system info from your system tools menu. The registry scan tool is in there.
507380
That can cause a great deal of trouble.\n\nWhat makes you think you want to remove a key from your registry?\n\nWhat key is it?
364489
The registry is a single place for keeping such information as what hardware is attached, what system options have been selected, how computer memory is set up, and what application programs are to be present when the operating system is started.  So a reg file is a file that holds info on what is in the registry.  In laymans terms, they're files that make your computer and operating system run.
949261
yes they are in registry go to start run regedit and then edit and \nfind copy the name and paste will help or look under \nHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE&#92;SOFTWARE \nand you will see.\nput your dirve back in the pc and say read only or open folder\nalso delete cookies or clean system tools
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http://www.vernalex.com/guides/components/registry.shtml