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Thread ID: 24058	2002-09-02 10:16:00	FAQ Canidate - editing Registry	parry (27)	Press F1

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75861	2002-09-03 10:30:00	I know what you mean about feeling like a broken record as I've also had a run of the registry posts lately. Was thinking of doing a FAQ before you mentioned it but you know how it goes... All I need to do is sort out the differences between the different windows methods then I'll put one up for inspection. Give me a day or two. Strange how your links all opened in blank windows, did you add the extra "target=blank" or whatever it is, or did the forum do that? Jen obviously copied your links and hers opened. Weird. Having second thoughts about Word and Access tips? You little toad, I was looking forward to them! :O Especially the Access ones. Come on, you promised!	Susan B (19)
75862	2002-09-03 10:35:00	I don't see the point on an Access FAQ as it is not a suitable program for a FAQ. There are no definite ways to do things in it. It really depends on what end product you are after. Has anyone else noticed how weird Access is to other Office products??	-=JM=- (16)
75863	2002-09-03 11:14:00	Yup those were my thoughts JM. Access is a whole different kettle of fish from Word & Excel which are pretty much follow your nose. You could open a database for the first time and wonder whats going on and where you start. Even from the outset it asks you to save the file right off the bat - where Word and Excel only want to save the file "after" you've done something. Access is a very powerful application once you get to know it but requires quite a bit of thinking in the design stage. Thats the key to building good databases in my opinion. Your right Susan! What happened to my bloody links? I put the url tags in - but in Word first then pasted here. Freaky. Just for you I could write some word thingy if you want - tell me the topics you want covered and I may get around to it :-)	parry (27)
75864	2002-09-03 11:19:00	> Strange how your links all opened in blank windows, > did you add the extra "target=blank" or whatever it > is, or did the forum do that? Jen obviously copied > your links and hers opened. Weird. Hi Susan, there was something funny happening with the formating at the time in the forum. I chopped out the weird bits out of Parry's links (target=blank etc) yet some of my copied links then went south and had additional bits that I didn't add ?:|. I didn't format my PS* comment either yet that turned out as if I'd [p r e][/ p re ] it .... more confusion! Looking forward to your version of FAQ on registry editing, as I mentioned before, I have no reg editing skills so I will make a good "idiot proof" subject! :D Jen	Jen C (20)
75865	2002-09-03 11:34:00	yes access is weird. You can't even save-as to create a backup. I suggest that people ask when they need help	-=JM=- (16)
75866	2002-09-04 10:49:00	OK, here we go . It's long, but relevant - I think . . . The Registry The Registry is a database within Windows where all the computer's system settings are stored . Editing the registry should be done very carefully because if you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system . To backup your registry: It is good practice to backup your registry before making any changes in case something goes wrong and you have a chance of restoring it to its previous working state . By default, five previous copies of the registry are stored: RB001 . cab through RB005 . cab . The backup you create will overwrite the oldest of the 5 backups maintained on your system . Win 95: See this ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q132332" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) article at the Microsoft Knowledge Base . Win 98 & Win ME: 1 . Click Start, click Run, type scanregw, and then click OK . 2 . When you receive a prompt to back up the registry, click Yes . 3 . When you receive the "Backup complete" message, click OK . Win 2000: See this ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q322755" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) article at the Microsoft Knowledge Base . Win XP: See this ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q322756" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) article at the Microsoft Knowledge Base . You are also able to backup and store your registry onto your hard drive or a floppy disk through regedit . Go to Start>Run>type regedit . This will open up the registry editor . Click on registry then export registry file . Make sure that when saving the file you select ALL from the export range options . It's also best to save it onto a floppy . To manually restore your registry: Under normal circumstances, Windows is capable of detecting and recovering from registry errors automatically . If Windows is incapable of this, a previous copy of the registry can be restored manually . Windows makes and stores a backup of the registry when you start your computer successfully each day . By default, five previous copies of the registry are stored: RB001 . cab through RB005 . cab . To restore one of these previous copies: Win 95: See this ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q132332" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) article at the Microsoft Knowledge Base . Win 98 & Win ME: 1 . Start your computer, press and hold CTRL, and then choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only from the Windows 98 Startup menu . If you are running Windows Me, start your computer with the startup disk . 2 . At the MS-DOS prompt, type cd\windows\command, and then press ENTER . Where windows is the name of the folder in which Windows is installed . Alternatively, if your computer is already running, go to Start, Shutdown and choose "Restart in MS-DOS mode" . As you will then be at the windows prompt you only need to type in cd\command . 3 . At the C: prompt, type scanreg /restore, and then press ENTER . 4 . Select the previous known working registry that you want to restore, and then press ENTER . NOTE: A properly working registry has the word "Started" next to the date . 5 . When you receive notification that you restored a properly working registry, press ENTER to restart your computer . More information is available here ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q221512" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) . Win 2000: See this ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q322755" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) article at the Microsoft Knowledge Base . Win XP: See this ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q322756" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) article at the Microsoft Knowledge Base . Editing your registry: You can edit the registry by using Registry Editor (Regedit . exe or Regedt32 . exe) . If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system . Use the registry editor at your own risk . Win 95, Win 98, Win ME & Win XP: Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK . Win 2000: Click Start, click Run, type regedt32, and then click OK . See the above and below appropriate links for information on editing registry keys . Further Links and Information Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q256986" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) Description of the Windows Registry Checker Tool (Scanreg . exe) ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q183887" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) How to Restore the Windows 95/98/ME Registry ( . xtra . co . nz/help/0,,6156-1262916,00 . html" target="_blank">www . xtra . co . nz) Command-Line Switches for the Registry Checker Tool ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q184023" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) How to Modify the Windows Registry ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q136393" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) Windows Registry Guide ( . winguides . com/registry/" target="_blank">www . winguides . com) Windows Registry Tips guide ( . activewin . com/tips/reg/index . shtml" target="_blank">www . activewin . com): excellent tweaks for advanced users Registry Cleaners Installing and uninstalling programs, applications, drivers, hardware changes from settings or failure can all contribute to registry corruption, causing problems during use . Registry cleaners function by pruning out the dead wood in the registry, helping it run smoother . Some of these cleaners have "Auto Clean" functions which should be used carefully because often times they will clean too deep taking out parts of the registry that will be needed by another program . Backing up the registry is critical prior to making any changes to it no matter what the registry cleaning program tells you is safe to remove . Backing up the registry before making changes should always be first thing you do . Recommended registry cleaners include the following: RegCleaner or jv16 Powertools (http://www . jv16 . org) EasyCleaner (http://www . toniarts . com/) Start picking holes . . . . . :O	Susan B (19)
75867	2002-09-04 11:13:00	Looks lovely Susan! But I have a couple of comments . . . >If you are running Windows Me, start your computer with the startup disk . Perhaps a link inserted here on how to make a startup disk >To manually restore your registry: >2 . At the MS-DOS prompt, type cd\windows\command, and then press ENTER . Where windows is the name of the folder in which Windows is installed . Huh? ?:| lost me on this one . Perhaps you could give an example of the windows folders name for clarity . >Alternatively, if your computer is already running, go to Start, Shutdown and choose "Restart in MS-DOS mode" . As you will then be at the windows prompt you only need to type in cd\command . With my ME there is no option to restart in MS-DOS mode given . I think the links for regcleaners are a good idea . Well done - novice registry editor stamp of approval! :D	Jen C (20)
75868	2002-09-04 11:22:00	Thanks Jen, that's good, helpful, constructive criticism. I can take that. :D I'll alter all the bits you mention and find a link to how to make a startup disk and either delete that last bit or change it to Win 95/98 users only. The "manually restore your registry" one was copied straight from the MS site and I can see why it's confusing you. The "Where windows is the name of the folder in which Windows is installed." bit is unnecessary, I'll remove it.	Susan B (19)
75869	2002-09-05 02:49:00	Well done Susan - most excellent :-)	parry (27)
75870	2002-09-05 04:22:00	It's OK? :O But you've got to pick holes in it! Parry, thinking back to when you needed to advise someone on editing their registry, can you think of anything else that needs to be there to assist? For myself I've only ever given instructions on how to backup and restore the registry, not actually edit it, so you can be more objective in that respect . Also, I pinched some more relevant tips from a post yesterday regarding running the registry self-repair option to keep things running smoothly and tacked that onto the regcleaners section . :D Anyone else who has any comments are welcome to air them .	Susan B (19)
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