The horse had bolted, but....

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My wife's computer decided to scramble its registry on Sunday.

It all started with a fragged boot.ini on a computer whose monitor is fixed frequency which means it does NOT display post, or boot but only from Logon onwards....as it has no VGA handling.

By the time I worked out what wasn't starting the system restored the default backup hives [ntuser.dat, etc] restoring the comp to a virginal state....where no proggies were installed, just the OS itself.

What was needed was a suitable Restore point....but clever me had only recently cleared them and the only one available was post 'drama', not pre.

So....I Google for 'solutions' and am told emphatically that the registry Hives are locked solid and cannot be copied to backup.

No good.

But wait.....'Restore' backs them so it must be possible.

Search some more.....

Up comes 'ERUNT' [as linked above]...and lo and behold it IS possible.....not only that it's dead easy...so easy even I could do it.

Bit late, however...as no backups exist on Terry's machine....so every proggy must be reinstalled anyway.

So.....

Word of advice....either keep several Restore points....eg, make one AFTER clearing them, or get hold of this little Proggy......RTFM, and hopefully you won't be wasting your weekend as I am about to....

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well one good thing might come out of this Paul. She might reward you with a nice home cooked meal

Thanks for the info



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#1 by Scribe Apocalypse_67 - 11/3/2004 6:45:49 PM
Well one good thing might come out of this Paul. She might reward you with a nice home cooked meal
...and a Guinness

I take it she didn't have you schedule regular back-ups with Drive Image?
BTW, Jafo, I sent you mail, did you get it?
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oops...that rings a bell....I better go check...

I was too complacent not using DI on her machine....as mine's the 'mission-critical' one....

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just remember, if her PC is down she'll start using yours!
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
nice little proggies.

thanks jafo. and um good luck with the puter
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#4 by tjesterb - 11/3/2004 7:29:19 PM Just remember, if her PC is down she'll start using yours!


Too Right!
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just remember, if her PC is down she'll start using yours!


I have this issue in my family. Hence, my account is now password protected. Was tired of people using my account because "it looks way cooler".
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Indeed. That's why I made my interface so dark and cryptic (and devoid of start menu and desktop icons) that no-one except me can use it.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
That's why I made my interface so dark and cryptic (and devoid of start menu and desktop icons)


Sounds like someone needs to turn on their monitor......
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Latest theory is malicious attack.

Things are just a wee bit too queer...so I'll nuke it from space and re-format....only way to be sure...